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 May 2025 are around 152 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bushbury South and Low Hill crime rate of 2.93 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (-1.25% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Bushbury South and Low Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Second Avenue 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 May 2025 the Bushbury South and Low Hill has recorded 152 crimes with crime rate of 2.93 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bushbury South and Low Hill)CrimesRank (Bushbury South and Low Hill)CrimesRank (Bushbury South and Low Hill)
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
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
Bushbury North67 181,145 121,238 13
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 South and Low Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 75 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (140 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (83 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
February 20254
January 202512
December 20243
November 20247
October 20246
September 20247
July 20248
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 162 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202519
March 202516
February 202511
January 202511
December 202412
November 202410
October 20247
September 202411
July 202411
June 202420
May 202414

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
November 20243
September 20243
July 202410
May 20244

A total of 137 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20253
February 20259
January 20259
December 20248
November 202412
October 202410
September 202416
July 202418
June 202428
May 202410

A total of 1019 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202579
April 202580
March 202577
February 202574
January 2025101
December 202476
November 202479
October 202482
September 202473
July 202475
June 2024140
May 202483

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20259
February 20254
January 20259
December 20246
November 20247
October 202412
September 20247
July 202412
June 202420
May 20244

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20249
October 20249
September 20247
July 20248
June 202432
May 20245

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202515
March 20259
February 20258
January 20255
December 202411
November 202417
October 202412
September 20249
July 202415
June 202428
May 202419

A total of 75 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20259
February 20252
January 20258
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 20241
July 20246
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 47 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
November 20243
October 20244
July 20246
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20247
September 20248
July 20241
June 202426
May 20249

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Bushbury South and Low Hill in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
3. Second Avenue (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Simpson Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. Wolseley Gate (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Foster Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
7. Wood Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
8. Stafford Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Chartwell Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
10. Oulton Drive (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.