Crime Rate in Bilston East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bilston East

The total recorded crimes in Bilston East, Wolverhampton, UK in July 2025 are around 223 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bilston East crime rate of 7.80 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bilston East, encompassing approximately 28,572 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (80) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (40) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (28) incidents (133.33% increase)
Bilston East Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Pinfold Street with total crimes: 25
  • Mervyn Place with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13

How safe is Bilston East?

To understand the safety of Bilston East, we need to analyze Bilston East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Wolverhampton:

    • In 2024, Bilston East reported a higher crime volume than the Wolverhampton average, with 2,477 crimes compared to 1,618. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bilston East witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Wolverhampton.

    • In 2023, Bilston East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wolverhampton average, with 2,629 crimes compared to 1,658. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bilston East witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Wolverhampton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wolverhampton, Bilston East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Bilston East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bilston East has recorded 223 crimes with crime rate of 7.80 ranking 4th out of 19 in the Wolverhampton, UK

In 2024, the total Bilston East crimes were 2,477. The crime rate of Bilston East in 2024 was 86.69 (year) or 7.22 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bilston East were around 2,629 crimes with yearly crime rate of 92.01 (year) or 7.67 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bilston East)CrimesRank (Bilston East)CrimesRank (Bilston East)
St Peter's313 13,842 13,626 1
Ettingshall232 22,866 33,039 2
Heath Town231 33,208 22,925 3
Bushbury South and Low Hill164 62,050 62,455 5
Wednesfield South174 52,107 52,054 6
Graiseley110 101,527 91,915 7
Park145 71,714 71,581 9
East Park105 111,619 81,646 8
Blakenhall144 81,511 101,464 10
Fallings Park114 91,507 111,402 11
Bilston North85 131,111 131,255 12
Bushbury North77 151,145 121,238 13
Tettenhall Wightwick89 12849 16744 19
Spring Vale57 19938 14999 14
Oxley80 14848 17926 16
Wednesfield North76 16795 18926 15
Merry Hill64 17855 15905 17
Penn58 18749 19785 18
Tettenhall Regis43 20652 20638 20

Bilston East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 80 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (75 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (73 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 45 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 51 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (67 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (76 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (34 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (1 incidents) and then Theft from the person showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 154 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202517
May 20259
April 202518
March 202514
February 20259
January 202514
December 202414
November 202420
October 202410
September 202410

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202514
May 202512
April 202520
March 202516
February 202516
January 20257
December 20249
November 202412
October 202415
September 20249

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 202512
April 202510
March 20252
February 20258
January 20255
December 20243
November 202414
October 202414
September 202413
August 20241

A total of 726 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202580
June 202575
May 202574
April 202573
March 202563
February 202546
January 202548
December 202462
November 202469
October 202460
September 202476

A total of 129 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202514
May 20259
April 202512
March 202514
February 20259
January 20258
December 20246
November 202415
October 202415
September 202418

A total of 153 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202512
May 20258
April 20259
March 202513
February 202514
January 202517
December 202414
November 202412
October 202411
September 202415

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20247

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 437 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202528
May 202543
April 202530
March 202530
February 202545
January 202524
December 202451
November 202467
October 202445
September 202434

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 54 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20253
April 20251
March 20257
February 20255
January 20257
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
February 20255
January 20252
December 20246
November 202411
October 202417
September 202419

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20242

High Crime Locations Bilston East in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bilston East postcode area is presented below.

1. Pinfold Street (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting17
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Mervyn Place (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting5
Possession of weapons2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Humphries Crescent (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
5. Sheldon Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
6. Rosemary Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Peter Avenue (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Vehicle crime3
8. Jean Hasketh Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Lonsdale Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Church Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

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