Crime Rate in Merry Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Merry Hill

The total recorded crimes in Merry Hill, Wolverhampton, UK in February 2026 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Merry Hill crime rate of 1.86 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Merry Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chadwick Close with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Merry Hill)CrimesRank (Merry Hill)CrimesRank (Merry 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
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
Bushbury NorthNA NA1,145 121,238 13
Spring ValeNA NA938 14999 14
Wednesfield NorthNA NA795 18926 15
OxleyNA NA848 17926 16
Tettenhall WightwickNA NA849 16744 19
PennNA NA749 19785 18
Tettenhall RegisNA NA652 20638 20

Merry 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 25 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20264
December 20258
November 20252
October 20251
September 20254
August 20256
July 202513
June 20253
May 20258
April 20255
February 20254

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
November 20251
September 20251
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20267
December 20255
November 20258
October 20255
September 20255
August 20252
July 20251
June 20258
May 20256
April 20252
March 20256

A total of 393 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.23 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202625
January 202635
December 202520
November 202523
October 202534
September 202525
August 202542
July 202523
June 202529
May 202541
April 202531
March 202538
February 202527

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
November 20253
October 20253
September 20252
August 20255
July 20256
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20266
December 20254
November 20252
October 20251
September 20254
August 20255
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
December 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20253
July 20251
May 20254
April 20256
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20265
December 20253
November 20254
October 20252
September 20251
August 20252
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20266
December 20256
October 20253
August 20251
July 20256
June 20257
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
February 20251

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
September 20251
August 20251
July 20253
April 20253
March 20252

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20253
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
March 20255

High Crime Locations Merry Hill in February 2026

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

1. Chadwick Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Chestnut Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Minsterley Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Leasowes Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
8. Ludstone Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
9. Warstones Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Farm Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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