Crime Rate in Bushbury North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bushbury North

The total recorded crimes in Bushbury North, Wolverhampton, UK in March 2025 are around 95 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bushbury North crime rate of 4.18 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 Bushbury North, encompassing approximately 22,737 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
Bushbury North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marsh Lane Parade with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Chetton Green with total crimes: 5

How safe is Bushbury North?

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

  • Relative to Wolverhampton:

    • In 2024, Bushbury North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wolverhampton average, with 1145 crimes compared to 1618.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bushbury North recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bushbury North had fewer crimes than the Wolverhampton average, with 1,238 crimes compared to 1,658. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bushbury North recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bushbury North Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bushbury North has recorded 95 crimes with crime rate of 4.18 ranking 13th out of 19 in the Wolverhampton, UK

In 2024, the total Bushbury North crimes were 1,145. The crime rate of Bushbury North in 2024 was 50.36 (year) or 4.20 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bushbury North were around 1,238 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.45 (year) or 4.54 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wolverhampton)CrimesRank (Wolverhampton)CrimesRank (Wolverhampton)
St Peter's304 13,842 13,626 1
Ettingshall229 32,866 33,039 2
Heath Town253 23,208 22,925 3
Bilston East176 42,477 42,629 4
Bushbury South and Low Hill140 62,050 62,455 5
Wednesfield South161 52,107 52,054 6
Graiseley135 71,527 91,915 7
Park119 91,714 71,581 9
East Park119 81,619 81,646 8
Blakenhall110 101,511 101,464 10
Fallings Park109 111,507 111,402 11
Bilston North103 121,111 131,255 12
Spring Vale75 14938 14999 14
Wednesfield North63 18795 18926 15
Merry Hill68 15855 15905 17
Oxley66 17848 17926 16
Tettenhall Wightwick67 16849 16744 19
Penn61 19749 19785 18
Tettenhall Regis56 20652 20638 20

Bushbury North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 20248
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 202411
June 202416
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20257
December 20241
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245
July 20246
June 202418
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 144 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202511
January 20256
December 20249
November 202411
October 202428
September 202425
July 202412
June 202410
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 352 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202518
January 202531
December 202437
November 202426
October 202420
September 202434
August 20241
July 202440
June 202464
May 202433
April 202425

A total of 135 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20253
January 202511
December 202410
November 20245
October 202411
September 20248
July 202413
June 202438
May 202414
April 20248

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
July 20247
June 202412
May 202412
April 20248

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20249
August 20241
July 202414
June 202418
May 20248
April 202413

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 202416
November 20249
October 20244
September 20244
July 202412
June 202412
May 20249
April 20249

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Bushbury North in March 2025

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

1. Marsh Lane Parade (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Chetton Green (Map)
Total5
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
4. Broadlands (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime4
5. Wentworth Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Vine Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fairfax Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Hellier Road (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Harrowby Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1

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