Crime Rate in Bushbury North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bushbury North

The total recorded crimes in Bushbury North, Wolverhampton, UK in February 2026 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bushbury North crime rate of 3.17 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (28.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Bushbury North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marsh Lane Parade with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Vine Close 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Bushbury North)CrimesRank (Bushbury North)CrimesRank (Bushbury North)
St Peter'sNA NA3,842 13,626 1
EttingshallNA NA2,866 33,039 2
Heath TownNA NA3,208 22,925 3
Bilston EastNA NA2,477 42,629 4
Bushbury South and Low HillNA NA2,050 62,455 5
Wednesfield SouthNA NA2,107 52,054 6
GraiseleyNA NA1,527 91,915 7
ParkNA NA1,714 71,581 9
East ParkNA NA1,619 81,646 8
BlakenhallNA NA1,511 101,464 10
Fallings ParkNA NA1,507 111,402 11
Bilston NorthNA NA1,111 131,255 12
Spring ValeNA NA938 14999 14
Wednesfield NorthNA NA795 18926 15
Merry HillNA NA855 15905 17
OxleyNA NA848 17926 16
Tettenhall WightwickNA NA849 16744 19
PennNA NA749 19785 18
Tettenhall RegisNA NA652 20638 20

Bushbury North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
October 20255
September 20257
August 20258
July 20252
June 20255
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20267
December 20252
November 20254
October 20255
September 20254
August 20255
July 20254
June 20257
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 188 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202610
December 202519
November 202524
October 202518
September 202522
August 202514
July 202512
June 20255
May 20258
April 202513
March 202521
February 202511

A total of 366 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.15 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202632
January 202625
December 202522
November 202521
October 202520
September 202543
August 202529
July 202539
June 202535
May 202524
April 202535
March 202523
February 202518

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20265
December 202513
November 202511
October 202513
September 20256
August 202514
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20254
March 202514
February 20253

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20269
December 20255
November 20256
October 20253
September 20256
August 20256
July 202511
June 20253
May 20255
April 20258
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20251
October 20251
August 20252
March 20253

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20254
October 20251
September 20253
August 20255
July 20252
June 20252
May 202510
April 20252
March 20255
February 20257

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
November 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20252
September 20257
August 20256
July 20255
June 20256
May 202511
April 20256
March 202514
February 20254

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
August 20253
May 20251
March 20252

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
April 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
May 20252

High Crime Locations Bushbury North in February 2026

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

1. Marsh Lane Parade (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting3
Burglary2
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
3. Vine Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
4. Fairfax Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
5. Chetton Green (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Romsey Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Slade Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Redhurst Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
9. Broadlands (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
10. Browning Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1

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