Crime Rate in Oxley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Oxley

The total recorded crimes in Oxley, Wolverhampton, UK in July 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oxley crime rate of 2.77 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 Oxley, encompassing approximately 28,880 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-26.19% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
Oxley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kyle Close with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Beech Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Oxley?

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

  • Relative to Wolverhampton:

    • In 2024, Oxley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wolverhampton average, with 848 crimes compared to 1618.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Oxley recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Wolverhampton.

    • In 2023, Oxley had fewer crimes than the Wolverhampton average, with 926 crimes compared to 1,658. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Oxley recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Wolverhampton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Oxley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Oxley has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 2.77 ranking 14th out of 19 in the Wolverhampton, UK

In 2024, the total Oxley crimes were 848. The crime rate of Oxley in 2024 was 29.36 (year) or 2.45 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Oxley were around 926 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.06 (year) or 2.67 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Wolverhampton.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oxley)CrimesRank (Oxley)CrimesRank (Oxley)
St Peter's313 13,842 13,626 1
Ettingshall232 22,866 33,039 2
Heath Town231 33,208 22,925 3
Bilston East223 42,477 42,629 4
Bushbury South and Low Hill164 62,050 62,455 5
Wednesfield South174 52,107 52,054 6
Graiseley110 101,527 91,915 7
Park145 71,714 71,581 9
East Park105 111,619 81,646 8
Blakenhall144 81,511 101,464 10
Fallings Park114 91,507 111,402 11
Bilston North85 131,111 131,255 12
Bushbury North77 151,145 121,238 13
Tettenhall Wightwick89 12849 16744 19
Spring Vale57 19938 14999 14
Wednesfield North76 16795 18926 15
Merry Hill64 17855 15905 17
Penn58 18749 19785 18
Tettenhall Regis43 20652 20638 20

Oxley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 336 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202542
May 202528
April 202527
March 202528
February 202521
January 202530
December 202430
November 202433
October 202428
September 202438

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20257
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20257
December 20243
November 20248
October 20243
September 20246

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 20253
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245

A total of 141 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 20258
May 202543
April 20258
March 202512
February 202510
January 20255
December 20247
November 202413
October 20248
September 20247

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20256
April 20258
March 20254
February 20257
January 20259
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20246

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Oxley in July 2025

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

1. Kyle Close (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Burglary2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Beech Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. St Anne'S Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Wheatsheaf Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Penshaw Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hambledon Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Alverstoke Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Borden Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Duffield Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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