Crime Rate in Bushbury North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bushbury North

The total recorded crimes in Bushbury North, Wolverhampton, UK in July 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bushbury North crime rate of 3.39 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (11.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
Bushbury North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Watson Road with total crimes: 7
  • Vine Close with total crimes: 7

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 areas in the Wolverhampton.

    • 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 areas in the Wolverhampton.

  • 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 July 2025 the Bushbury North has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 3.39 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bushbury North)CrimesRank (Bushbury North)CrimesRank (Bushbury North)
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
Blakenhall144 81,511 101,464 10
Fallings Park114 91,507 111,402 11
Bilston North85 131,111 131,255 12
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

Bushbury North 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 39 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20255
May 20258
April 202513
March 202521
February 202511
January 20256
December 20249
November 202411
October 202428
September 202425

A total of 323 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202535
May 202524
April 202535
March 202523
February 202518
January 202531
December 202437
November 202426
October 202420
September 202434
August 20241

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20253
May 20255
April 20258
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 202416
November 20249
October 20244
September 20244

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20249
August 20241

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20254
March 202514
February 20253
January 202511
December 202410
November 20245
October 202411
September 20248

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
January 20257
December 20241
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 202511
April 20256
March 202514
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 20248
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 202510
April 20252
March 20255
February 20257
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20243
September 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
October 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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

High Crime Locations Bushbury North in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
2. Watson Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Vine Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Northwood Park Close (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Marsh Lane Parade (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
6. Denstone Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Broadway (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Chetton Green (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
9. Redhurst Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Primrose Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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