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 February 2026 are around 111 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bushbury South and Low Hill crime rate of 2.14 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (-14.49% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
Bushbury South and Low Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Comet Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Swinford Road with total crimes: 4
  • Three Tuns Parade with total crimes: 3

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Bushbury South and Low Hill)CrimesRank (Bushbury South and Low Hill)CrimesRank (Bushbury South and Low Hill)
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
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
Bushbury NorthNA NA1,145 121,238 13
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 South and Low Hill 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 59 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (83 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (70 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 206 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.85 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202615
December 20259
November 202517
October 202513
September 202519
August 202523
July 202513
June 202520
May 202520
April 202519
March 202516
February 202511

A total of 907 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 69.77 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202659
January 202669
December 202558
November 202547
October 202583
September 202570
August 202563
July 202583
June 202565
May 202579
April 202580
March 202577
February 202574

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
December 20251
November 20252
October 20256
September 20255
August 202513
July 20259
June 202515
May 202512
April 202515
March 20259
February 20258

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20265
December 20254
November 20255
October 20255
September 20257
August 20252
July 20259
June 20255
May 20257
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20253
October 20254
September 20256
August 20254
July 20258
June 20255
May 20252
April 20256
February 20254

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20267
December 20252
November 20253
October 20254
September 202511
August 202511
July 20256
June 20253
May 20259
April 20255
March 20259
February 20254

A total of 64 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
December 20253
November 20255
October 20251
September 20259
August 20254
July 20258
June 20253
May 20257
April 20254
March 20259
February 20252

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20265
December 20255
November 20251
October 20255
September 20252
August 20256
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20256
February 20256

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20265
December 20258
November 20256
October 202511
September 202511
August 202510
July 20256
June 20254
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20266
December 20259
November 20259
October 202511
September 20258
August 20259
July 202513
June 20258
May 20255
April 20259
March 20253
February 20259

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
November 20252
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20255
November 20252
October 20251
September 20253
August 20253
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
August 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20252
June 20253
March 20251

High Crime Locations Bushbury South and Low Hill in February 2026

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

1. Comet Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
2. Swinford Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Three Tuns Parade (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Low Hill Crescent (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Whetstone Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
6. Wortley Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Simpson Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Juliet Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
9. Broome Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
10. Ripon Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1

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