Crime Rate in Bushbury North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bushbury North

The total recorded crimes in Bushbury North, Wolverhampton, UK in May 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bushbury North crime rate of 2.95 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-31.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
Bushbury North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Vine Close with total crimes: 5
  • Marsh Lane Parade with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Bushbury North has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 2.95 ranking 18th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bushbury North)CrimesRank (Bushbury North)CrimesRank (Bushbury North)
St Peter's251 23,842 13,626 1
Heath Town262 13,208 22,925 3
Ettingshall234 32,866 33,039 2
Bilston East183 42,477 42,629 4
Bushbury South and Low Hill152 62,050 62,455 5
Wednesfield South171 52,107 52,054 6
Graiseley111 91,527 91,915 7
Park129 71,714 71,581 9
East Park97 121,619 81,646 8
Blakenhall127 81,511 101,464 10
Oxley105 10848 17926 16
Fallings Park101 111,507 111,402 11
Bilston North80 151,111 131,255 12
Tettenhall Wightwick91 13849 16744 19
Spring Vale82 14938 14999 14
Wednesfield North69 17795 18926 15
Merry Hill72 16855 15905 17
Penn51 20749 19785 18
Tettenhall Regis62 19652 20638 20

Bushbury North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202513
March 202521
February 202511
January 20256
December 20249
November 202411
October 202428
September 202425
July 202412
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 386 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202535
March 202523
February 202518
January 202531
December 202437
November 202426
October 202420
September 202434
August 20241
July 202440
June 202464
May 202433

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 202416
November 20249
October 20244
September 20244
July 202412
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 202514
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 20248
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 202411
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20252
March 20255
February 20257
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
July 20247
June 202412
May 202412

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20249
August 20241
July 202414
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 132 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 202514
February 20253
January 202511
December 202410
November 20245
October 202411
September 20248
July 202413
June 202438
May 202414

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
January 20257
December 20241
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245
July 20246
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 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
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
October 20241
June 20244

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 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

High Crime Locations Bushbury North in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Vine Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Marsh Lane Parade (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Broadway (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
5. Winchester Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Slade Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Moseley Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bettany Glade (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wentworth Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Northwood Park Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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