Crime Rate in Oxley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Oxley

The total recorded crimes in Oxley, Wolverhampton, UK in March 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oxley crime rate of 2.29 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Oxley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Fuchsia Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Kyle Close with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Oxley has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 2.29 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wolverhampton)CrimesRank (Wolverhampton)CrimesRank (Wolverhampton)
St Peter's304 13,842 13,626 1
Ettingshall229 32,866 33,039 2
Heath Town253 23,208 22,925 3
Bilston East176 42,477 42,629 4
Bushbury South and Low Hill140 62,050 62,455 5
Wednesfield South161 52,107 52,054 6
Graiseley135 71,527 91,915 7
Park119 91,714 71,581 9
East Park119 81,619 81,646 8
Blakenhall110 101,511 101,464 10
Fallings Park109 111,507 111,402 11
Bilston North103 121,111 131,255 12
Bushbury North95 131,145 121,238 13
Spring Vale75 14938 14999 14
Wednesfield North63 18795 18926 15
Merry Hill68 15855 15905 17
Tettenhall Wightwick67 16849 16744 19
Penn61 19749 19785 18
Tettenhall Regis56 20652 20638 20

Oxley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 385 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202521
January 202530
December 202430
November 202433
October 202428
September 202438
July 202438
June 202466
May 202447
April 202426

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202510
January 20255
December 20247
November 202413
October 20248
September 20247
July 202410
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20248
April 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Oxley in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting9
Burglary2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Fuchsia Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
3. Kyle Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
4. Renton Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Elmdon Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sandwell Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Minehead Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. St Anne'S Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Lewisham Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Coldridge Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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