Crime Rate in Bushbury South and Low Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bushbury South and Low Hill

The total recorded crimes in Bushbury South and Low Hill, Wolverhampton, UK in July 2025 are around 164 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bushbury South and Low Hill crime rate of 3.16 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 South and Low Hill, encompassing approximately 51,913 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (83) incidents (27.69% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
Bushbury South and Low Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 10
  • Kendrick Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Bushbury South and Low Hill?

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

  • Relative to Wolverhampton:

    • In 2024, Bushbury South and Low Hill reported a higher crime volume than the Wolverhampton average, with 2,050 crimes compared to 1,618. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bushbury South and Low Hill witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Wolverhampton.

    • In 2023, Bushbury South and Low Hill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wolverhampton average, with 2,455 crimes compared to 1,658. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bushbury South and Low Hill witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Wolverhampton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wolverhampton, Bushbury South and Low Hill has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bushbury South and Low Hill Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bushbury South and Low Hill has recorded 164 crimes with crime rate of 3.16 ranking 6th out of 19 in the Wolverhampton, UK

In 2024, the total Bushbury South and Low Hill crimes were 2,050. The crime rate of Bushbury South and Low Hill in 2024 was 39.49 (year) or 3.29 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bushbury South and Low Hill were around 2,455 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.29 (year) or 3.94 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bushbury South and Low Hill)CrimesRank (Bushbury South and Low Hill)CrimesRank (Bushbury South and Low Hill)
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
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
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

Bushbury South and Low Hill 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 83 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (79 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (80 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (77 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 74 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (101 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 76 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (79 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (82 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (73 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202515
May 202512
April 202515
March 20259
February 20258
January 20255
December 202411
November 202417
October 202412
September 20249

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20252
April 20256
February 20254
January 202512
December 20243
November 20247
October 20246
September 20247

A total of 869 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 79.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202583
June 202565
May 202579
April 202580
March 202577
February 202574
January 2025101
December 202476
November 202479
October 202482
September 202473

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20259
April 20255
March 20259
February 20254
January 20259
December 20246
November 20247
October 202412
September 20247

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20257
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20249
October 20249
September 20247

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20258
May 20255
April 20259
March 20253
February 20259
January 20259
December 20248
November 202412
October 202410
September 202416

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
November 20243
October 20244

A total of 60 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20257
April 20254
March 20259
February 20252
January 20258
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 20241

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20247
September 20248

A total of 150 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202520
May 202520
April 202519
March 202516
February 202511
January 202511
December 202412
November 202410
October 20247
September 202411

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
November 20243
September 20243

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
March 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242

High Crime Locations Bushbury South and Low Hill in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bushbury South and Low Hill postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. Kendrick Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Dendron Close (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
5. Raynor Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
6. Simpson Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Third Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Guy Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
9. Challenge Way (Map)
Total4
Burglary3
Public order1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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