Crime Rate in Merry Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Merry Hill

The total recorded crimes in Merry Hill, Wolverhampton, UK in May 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Merry Hill crime rate of 2.20 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 Merry Hill, encompassing approximately 32,748 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (32.26% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Merry Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leasowes Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Bhylls Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Chadwick Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Merry Hill?

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

  • Relative to Wolverhampton:

    • In 2024, Merry Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wolverhampton average, with 855 crimes compared to 1618.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Merry Hill recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Wolverhampton.

    • In 2023, Merry Hill had fewer crimes than the Wolverhampton average, with 905 crimes compared to 1,658. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Merry Hill recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Wolverhampton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wolverhampton, Merry Hill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Merry Hill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Merry Hill has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 2.20 ranking 16th out of 19 in the Wolverhampton, UK

In 2024, the total Merry Hill crimes were 855. The crime rate of Merry Hill in 2024 was 26.11 (year) or 2.18 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Merry Hill were around 905 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.63 (year) or 2.30 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Merry Hill)CrimesRank (Merry Hill)CrimesRank (Merry 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
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
Bushbury North67 181,145 121,238 13
Tettenhall Wightwick91 13849 16744 19
Spring Vale82 14938 14999 14
Wednesfield North69 17795 18926 15
Penn51 20749 19785 18
Tettenhall Regis62 19652 20638 20

Merry Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 465 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202531
March 202538
February 202527
January 202529
December 202438
November 202445
October 202433
September 202417
July 202450
June 202482
May 202434

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
January 20257
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20246
July 20246
June 202424
May 202410

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 20247
September 20247
July 20246
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20247
July 20247
June 202420
May 20243

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
July 20245
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20245
May 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Merry Hill in May 2025

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

1. Leasowes Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
2. Bhylls Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Chadwick Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Springhill Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Warstones Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Warstones Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Fareham Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. New Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. East Croft Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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