Crime Rate in Blakenhall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blakenhall

The total recorded crimes in Blakenhall, Wolverhampton, UK in May 2025 are around 127 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blakenhall crime rate of 3.28 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 Blakenhall, encompassing approximately 38,715 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (22.73% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
Blakenhall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Curzon Street with total crimes: 6
  • Arthur Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Blakenhall?

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

  • Relative to Wolverhampton:

    • In 2024, Blakenhall demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wolverhampton average, with 1511 crimes compared to 1618.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Blakenhall witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Wolverhampton.

    • In 2023, Blakenhall had fewer crimes than the Wolverhampton average, with 1,464 crimes compared to 1,658. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Blakenhall witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Wolverhampton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Blakenhall Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Blakenhall has recorded 127 crimes with crime rate of 3.28 ranking 8th out of 19 in the Wolverhampton, UK

In 2024, the total Blakenhall crimes were 1,511. The crime rate of Blakenhall in 2024 was 39.03 (year) or 3.25 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blakenhall were around 1,464 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.81 (year) or 3.15 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blakenhall)CrimesRank (Blakenhall)CrimesRank (Blakenhall)
St Peter's251 23,842 13,626 1
Heath Town262 13,208 22,925 3
Ettingshall234 32,866 33,039 2
Bilston East183 42,477 42,629 4
Bushbury South and Low Hill152 62,050 62,455 5
Wednesfield South171 52,107 52,054 6
Graiseley111 91,527 91,915 7
Park129 71,714 71,581 9
East Park97 121,619 81,646 8
Oxley105 10848 17926 16
Fallings Park101 111,507 111,402 11
Bilston North80 151,111 131,255 12
Bushbury North67 181,145 121,238 13
Tettenhall Wightwick91 13849 16744 19
Spring Vale82 14938 14999 14
Wednesfield North69 17795 18926 15
Merry Hill72 16855 15905 17
Penn51 20749 19785 18
Tettenhall Regis62 19652 20638 20

Blakenhall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (120 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 20259
February 20258
January 20257
December 202412
November 20241
October 20248
September 20249
July 202413
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 172 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 202510
February 202517
January 202514
December 202420
November 202416
October 202413
September 20249
July 202415
June 202418
May 202417

A total of 646 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202544
March 202552
February 202532
January 202536
December 202459
November 202440
October 202439
September 202456
July 202464
June 2024120
May 202450

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202512
March 202514
February 20256
January 20258
December 20246
November 202415
October 20248
September 20245
July 20245
June 202416
May 202411

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20249
November 20249
October 202411
September 202410
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20241
September 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 136 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 20258
February 202511
January 202515
December 202414
November 20243
October 202411
September 20248
July 202416
June 202430
May 20245

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202512
March 20255
February 202510
January 20259
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20245
July 20247
June 202424
May 202410

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Blakenhall in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting11
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Curzon Street (Map)
Total6
Other theft4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Arthur Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
4. Park Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
6. Elizabeth Avenue (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Argyle Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. The Grove (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Greenly Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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