Crime Rate in Oxley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Oxley

The total recorded crimes in Oxley, Wolverhampton, UK in May 2025 are around 105 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oxley crime rate of 3.64 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (43) incidents (437.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (3.70% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Oxley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kyle Close with total crimes: 41
  • Arundel Road with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket 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 May 2025 the Oxley has recorded 105 crimes with crime rate of 3.64 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oxley)CrimesRank (Oxley)CrimesRank (Oxley)
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
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

Oxley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 414 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202527
March 202528
February 202521
January 202530
December 202430
November 202433
October 202428
September 202438
July 202438
June 202466
May 202447

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20254
February 20257
January 20259
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 127 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 20258
March 202512
February 202510
January 20255
December 20247
November 202413
October 20248
September 20247
July 202410
June 20244

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
July 20246
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
June 20242

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Oxley in May 2025

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

1. Kyle Close (Map)
Total41
Shoplifting41
2. Arundel Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Other theft3
Shoplifting2
4. Wheatsheaf Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Hambledon Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
6. Fallowfield (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sheldon Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Alverstoke Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Rakegate Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
10. Brunslow Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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