Crime Rate in Blakenhall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blakenhall

The total recorded crimes in Blakenhall, Wolverhampton, UK in February 2026 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blakenhall crime rate of 2.66 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-8.51% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Blakenhall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Cross Street South with total crimes: 5
  • Grove Street with total crimes: 4

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Blakenhall)CrimesRank (Blakenhall)CrimesRank (Blakenhall)
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
Fallings ParkNA NA1,507 111,402 11
Bilston NorthNA NA1,111 131,255 12
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

Blakenhall 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 43 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (65 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 20268
December 20258
November 202511
October 202516
September 20255
August 202514
July 202519
June 202519
May 202516
April 202512
March 20255
February 202510

A total of 597 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.92 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202643
January 202647
December 202536
November 202541
October 202537
September 202565
August 202549
July 202547
June 202550
May 202554
April 202544
March 202552
February 202532

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20267
December 20253
November 202510
October 20258
September 20255
August 20257
July 202512
June 202512
May 202510
April 202510
March 20259
February 20258

A total of 181 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202614
December 202519
November 202514
October 202514
September 202515
August 202516
July 202516
June 20259
May 202513
April 202510
March 202510
February 202517

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
December 20251
November 20253
October 20255
August 20253
July 20254
June 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20267
December 202516
November 20258
October 202514
September 20259
August 20258
July 20256
June 202511
May 202510
April 20255
March 20258
February 202511

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20252
October 20254
September 20251
August 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
October 20253
September 20251
August 20254
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20261
December 20253
November 20254
October 20255
September 20252
August 20251
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20254
November 20256
October 20255
September 20258
August 20256
July 202511
June 20258
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20269
December 20252
November 20254
September 20254
August 20252
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20251
November 20254
October 20257
September 20255
August 202511
July 202514
June 202512
May 20256
April 202512
March 202514
February 20256

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20252
November 20253
October 20254
September 20255
August 20254
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20252

High Crime Locations Blakenhall in February 2026

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting10
Vehicle crime3
2. Cross Street South (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Grove Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Poplar Street (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Public order2
5. Deborah Close (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
6. Bromwynd Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Byrne Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
9. Bromley Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1

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