Crime in Bilston South: statistics, rates and trends
2,558 crimes were recorded in Bilston South in the 12 months to July 2026, 142.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bilston South at a glance
- Crime trends in Bilston South
- Types of crime in Bilston South
- Bilston South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bilston South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bilston South
- Population and deprivation in Bilston South
- Questions about crime in Bilston South
- About this data
2,558 crimes were recorded in Bilston South in the 12 months to July 2026, 142.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 990 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bilston South has the 500th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bilston South | Wolverhampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,558 | 27,717 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 142.8 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 17,916 | 281,251 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bilston South was highest in the year to July 2022 (3,260 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (2,301). Over the whole period it rose 6%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 2,558 | 142.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,664 | 148.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,818 | 157.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,951 | 164.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,260 | 182.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,913 | 162.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,301 | 128.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,555 | 142.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,406 | 134.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 271 |
| June 2026 | 242 |
| May 2026 | 228 |
| April 2026 | 189 |
| March 2026 | 190 |
| February 2026 | 216 |
| January 2026 | 196 |
| December 2025 | 190 |
| November 2025 | 203 |
| October 2025 | 211 |
| September 2025 | 223 |
| August 2025 | 199 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bilston South 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in robbery (+90%) and drugs (+35%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-59%) and theft from the person (-55%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 990 | 55.3 | 1.61 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 453 | 25.3 | 3.05 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 225 | 12.6 | 1.85 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 225 | 12.6 | 2.55 | +11% |
| Other theft | 160 | 8.9 | 1.40 | -4% |
| Public order | 130 | 7.3 | 1.09 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 85 | 4.7 | 0.31 | -59% |
| Burglary | 78 | 4.4 | 1.23 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 54 | 3.0 | 3.10 | +26% |
| Drugs | 50 | 2.8 | 0.85 | +35% |
| Other crime | 50 | 2.8 | 1.32 | -30% |
| Robbery | 38 | 2.1 | 1.57 | +90% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 0.7 | 0.43 | -55% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.47 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bilston South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bilston South recorded 990 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (55.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 38.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bilston South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bilston South recorded 453 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 17.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bilston South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bilston South recorded 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bilston South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bilston South recorded 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bilston South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bilston South recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bilston South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bilston South recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bilston South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bilston South recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bilston South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bilston South recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bilston South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bilston South recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bilston South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bilston South recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bilston South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bilston South recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bilston South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bilston South recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 90% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bilston South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bilston South recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bilston South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bilston South recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bilston South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bilston South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bilston South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilston North | 853 | 70.7 | -50% |
| Ettingshall South & Spring Vale | 861 | 63.3 | -56% |
| Ettingshall North | 1,411 | 88.3 | -38% |
| East Park | 1,448 | 98.3 | -31% |
| Blakenhall | 1,423 | 104.4 | -27% |
| Heath Town | 2,673 | 175.4 | +23% |
| Wednesfield South | 1,938 | 127.3 | -11% |
| Graiseley | 1,282 | 89.8 | -37% |
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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pinfold Street | 237 |
| On or near Mervyn Place | 176 |
| On or near Supermarket | 119 |
| On or near Church Street | 87 |
| On or near Rosemary Avenue | 57 |
| On or near Humphries Crescent | 40 |
| On or near Darlaston Lane | 38 |
| On or near Springvale Way | 37 |
| On or near Earl Street | 35 |
| On or near Sycamore Place | 35 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bilston South 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,032 | 40.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 855 | 33.4% |
| Under investigation | 218 | 8.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 131 | 5.1% |
| Not recorded | 85 | 3.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 79 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 57 | 2.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 54 | 2.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 23 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
Bilston South has an estimated population of 17,916. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bilston South sits in decile 2.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bilston South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 44.2% |
| Social rented homes | 35.6% |
| Private rented homes | 19.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 35.1% |
Is Bilston South a safe place to live?
Bilston South recorded 142.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bilston South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 990 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (453).
Is crime in Bilston South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bilston South was down 4% on the year before: 2,558 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,664 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bilston South?
Bilston South is policed by West Midlands. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.