Crime in Bilston North: statistics, rates and trends
878 crimes were recorded in Bilston North in the 12 months to August 2026, 72.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bilston North at a glance
- Crime trends in Bilston North
- Types of crime in Bilston North
- Bilston North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bilston North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bilston North
- Demographics of Bilston North
- Questions about crime in Bilston North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (376), vehicle crime (97) and other theft (86) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,115th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Bilston North | Wolverhampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 878 | 27,937 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.8 | 99.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 12,062 | 281,251 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Bilston North of any year here (878 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 878 | 72.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 902 | 74.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 976 | 80.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,158 | 96.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,285 | 106.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,175 | 97.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,007 | 83.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,009 | 83.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 990 | 82.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 102 |
| July 2026 | 72 |
| June 2026 | 69 |
| May 2026 | 88 |
| April 2026 | 56 |
| March 2026 | 69 |
| February 2026 | 84 |
| January 2026 | 75 |
| December 2025 | 56 |
| November 2025 | 64 |
| October 2025 | 77 |
| September 2025 | 66 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bilston North recorded notably more vehicle crime (62% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (81% below) and public order (71% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 36 to 84 and other theft rose from 59 to 86, while anti-social behaviour fell from 91 to 35 and public order fell from 58 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 376 | 31.2 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 97 | 8.0 | 5.0 | +2% |
| Other theft | 86 | 7.1 | 6.4 | +46% |
| Shoplifting | 84 | 7.0 | 8.5 | +133% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 65 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Burglary | 39 | 3.2 | 3.6 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 2.9 | 15.4 | -62% |
| Public order | 23 | 1.9 | 6.7 | -60% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bilston North; the highest is St Peters, Wolverhampton (234.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Ettingshall South & Spring Vale (64.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bilston North |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Park | 1,475 | 100.2 | +38% |
| Bilston South | 2,599 | 145.1 | +99% |
| Ettingshall North | 1,428 | 89.3 | +23% |
| Ettingshall South & Spring Vale | 871 | 64.0 | -12% |
| Heath Town | 2,678 | 175.7 | +141% |
| Wednesfield South | 1,961 | 128.8 | +77% |
| Blakenhall | 1,399 | 102.6 | +41% |
| St Peters | 3,586 | 234.4 | +222% |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Bilston North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Middleway Road” (67).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Middleway Road | 67 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 55 |
| On or near Poplar Road | 29 |
| On or near Green Lanes | 22 |
| On or near Hazel Grove | 19 |
| On or near Rockland Gardens | 18 |
| On or near Broadmeadow Green | 17 |
| On or near Castlecroft Road | 16 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 16 |
| On or near Bilston Road | 15 |
Of the 843 crimes in Bilston North with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 35 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 315 | 37.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 299 | 35.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 99 | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Bilston North has an estimated population of 12,062 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (30%, against 18%), more social housing (25%, against 17%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bilston North average decile 3.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bilston North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 29.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bilston North a safe place to live?
Bilston North recorded 72.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,115th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Bilston North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 376 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (97).
Is crime in Bilston North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bilston North was down 3% on the year before: 878 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 902 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bilston North?
About 12,062 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bilston North?
Bilston North is policed by West Midlands.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.