Crime Rate in Blakenhall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blakenhall

The total recorded crimes in Blakenhall, Wolverhampton, UK in July 2025 are around 144 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blakenhall crime rate of 3.72 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (-6.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
Blakenhall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the Blakenhall has recorded 144 crimes with crime rate of 3.72 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blakenhall)CrimesRank (Blakenhall)CrimesRank (Blakenhall)
St Peter's313 13,842 13,626 1
Ettingshall232 22,866 33,039 2
Heath Town231 33,208 22,925 3
Bilston East223 42,477 42,629 4
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
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

Blakenhall 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 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.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202512
May 202510
April 202510
March 20259
February 20258
January 20257
December 202412
November 20241
October 20248
September 20249

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20249
November 20249
October 202411
September 202410

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202519
May 202516
April 202512
March 20255
February 202510
January 20259
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20245

A total of 509 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202550
May 202554
April 202544
March 202552
February 202532
January 202536
December 202459
November 202440
October 202439
September 202456

A total of 147 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20259
May 202513
April 202510
March 202510
February 202517
January 202514
December 202420
November 202416
October 202413
September 20249

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202511
May 202510
April 20255
March 20258
February 202511
January 202515
December 202414
November 20243
October 202411
September 20248

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20241
September 20245

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
September 20241

High Crime Locations Blakenhall in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Deborah Close (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime4
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
6. Curzon Street (Map)
Total5
Other theft3
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Bromwynd Close (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
8. Grove Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Phoenix Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Poplar Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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