Crime Rate in Bilston North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bilston North

The total recorded crimes in Bilston North, Wolverhampton, UK in February 2026 are around 95 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bilston North crime rate of 2.89 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 North, encompassing approximately 32,832 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
Bilston North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Poplar Road with total crimes: 8
  • Middleway Road with total crimes: 7
  • Alcester Drive with total crimes: 6

How safe is Bilston North?

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

  • Relative to Wolverhampton:

    • In 2024, Bilston North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wolverhampton average, with 1111 crimes compared to 1618.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bilston North recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Wolverhampton.

    • In 2023, Bilston North had fewer crimes than the Wolverhampton average, with 1,255 crimes compared to 1,658. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bilston North recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Wolverhampton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wolverhampton, Bilston North has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bilston North Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Bilston North crimes were 1,111. The crime rate of Bilston North in 2024 was 33.84 (year) or 2.82 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bilston North were around 1,255 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.22 (year) or 3.19 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Bilston North)CrimesRank (Bilston North)CrimesRank (Bilston North)
St Peter'sNA NA3,842 13,626 1
EttingshallNA NA2,866 33,039 2
Heath TownNA NA3,208 22,925 3
Bilston EastNA NA2,477 42,629 4
Bushbury South and Low HillNA NA2,050 62,455 5
Wednesfield SouthNA NA2,107 52,054 6
GraiseleyNA NA1,527 91,915 7
ParkNA NA1,714 71,581 9
East ParkNA NA1,619 81,646 8
BlakenhallNA NA1,511 101,464 10
Fallings ParkNA NA1,507 111,402 11
Bushbury NorthNA NA1,145 121,238 13
Spring ValeNA NA938 14999 14
Wednesfield NorthNA NA795 18926 15
Merry HillNA NA855 15905 17
OxleyNA NA848 17926 16
Tettenhall WightwickNA NA849 16744 19
PennNA NA749 19785 18
Tettenhall RegisNA NA652 20638 20

Bilston North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 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 12 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20266
December 20259
November 20254
October 20258
September 20255
August 20256
July 20258
June 20254
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 20258

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
December 20251
November 20253
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
November 20253
October 20253
September 20254
August 20255
July 20255
June 20255
May 20257
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 20268
December 20251
November 20254
October 202510
September 20258
August 20259
July 20256
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202617
December 20255
November 20259
October 20255
September 20258
August 202510
July 202511
June 20258
May 20258
April 20255
March 20259
February 202510

A total of 476 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202646
January 202638
December 202531
November 202535
October 202544
September 202533
August 202539
July 202537
June 202529
May 202531
April 202537
March 202549
February 202527

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20263
December 20255
November 20259
October 20255
September 20256
August 20256
July 20258
June 202510
May 202512
April 20255
March 20256
February 20255

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
May 20252
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20268
December 20254
October 20251
September 20255
August 20253
July 20252
June 20258
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20253
November 20251
October 20253
September 20251
August 20256
July 20256
June 202517
May 20259
April 20257
March 202516
February 20257

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
October 20251
July 20251

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
September 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Bilston North in February 2026

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

1. Poplar Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Middleway Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
3. Alcester Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Newman Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Beccles Drive (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Holland Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Rockland Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Emerald Close (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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