Crime in Bilston North: statistics, rates and trends

853 crimes were recorded in Bilston North in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 364 reports (43% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bilston North has the 2,197th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Bilston North was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,308 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (853). Over the whole period it fell 14%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bilston North over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+161%) and other theft (+43%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-57%) and public order (-53%).

Violence and sexual offences in Bilston North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bilston North recorded 364 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 42.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Bilston North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bilston North recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Bilston North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bilston North recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Bilston North

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bilston North recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 161% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Bilston North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bilston North recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Bilston North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bilston North recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Bilston North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bilston North recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Bilston North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bilston North recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Bilston North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bilston North recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 162% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Bilston North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bilston North recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Bilston North

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bilston North recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Bilston North

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bilston North recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Bilston North

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bilston North recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Bilston North

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bilston North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bilston North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bilston North.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bilston North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bilston North over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Bilston North has an estimated population of 12,062. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bilston North sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bilston North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.