Crime in Bilston South: statistics, rates and trends
2,599 crimes were recorded in Bilston South in the 12 months to August 2026, 145.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bilston South
- Questions about crime in Bilston South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (981), shoplifting (492) and criminal damage and arson (235) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 474th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Bilston South | Wolverhampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,599 | 27,937 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 145.1 | 99.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 17,916 | 281,251 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bilston South peaked in the year to August 2022 (3,204 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (2,352). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,599 | 145.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,615 | 146.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,792 | 155.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,965 | 165.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,204 | 178.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,986 | 166.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,352 | 131.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,554 | 142.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,416 | 134.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 240 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bilston South recorded notably more shoplifting (3.2 times the national rate), possession of weapons (3.0 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (2.5 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (70% below) and drugs (25% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 21 to 36 and criminal damage and arson rose from 184 to 235, while anti-social behaviour fell from 197 to 82 and burglary fell from 104 to 82.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 981 | 54.8 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 492 | 27.5 | 8.5 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 235 | 13.1 | 6.7 | +28% |
| Vehicle crime | 226 | 12.6 | 5.0 | +10% |
| Other theft | 166 | 9.3 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Public order | 129 | 7.2 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 | 4.6 | 15.4 | -58% |
| Burglary | 82 | 4.6 | 3.6 | -21% |
| Other crime | 52 | 2.9 | 2.1 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 52 | 2.9 | 1.0 | +13% |
| Drugs | 44 | 2.5 | 3.3 | +7% |
| Robbery | 36 | 2.0 | 1.4 | +71% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bilston South; the highest is Heath Town (175.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Ettingshall South & Spring Vale (64.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bilston South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilston North | 878 | 72.8 | -50% |
| Ettingshall South & Spring Vale | 871 | 64.0 | -56% |
| Ettingshall North | 1,428 | 89.3 | -38% |
| East Park | 1,475 | 100.2 | -31% |
| Blakenhall | 1,399 | 102.6 | -29% |
| Heath Town | 2,678 | 175.7 | +21% |
| Wednesfield South | 1,961 | 128.8 | -11% |
| Graiseley | 1,278 | 89.5 | -38% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Bilston South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Pinfold Street” (270).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pinfold Street | 270 |
| On or near Mervyn Place | 188 |
| On or near Supermarket | 119 |
| On or near Church Street | 86 |
| On or near Rosemary Avenue | 42 |
| On or near Humphries Crescent | 40 |
| On or near Springvale Way | 39 |
| On or near Darlaston Lane | 36 |
| On or near Earl Street | 36 |
| On or near Sycamore Place | 36 |
Of the 2,517 crimes in Bilston South with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 82 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,007 | 40.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 904 | 35.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 239 | 9.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 139 | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 81 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 52 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 52 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 21 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Bilston South has an estimated population of 17,916 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (36%, against 17%), more unemployed residents (5.9%, against 3.4%) and more residents with no qualifications (30%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bilston South average decile 2.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bilston South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 30.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 44.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 35.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 35.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bilston South a safe place to live?
Bilston South recorded 145.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 474th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Bilston South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 981 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (492).
Is crime in Bilston South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bilston South was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,599 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,615 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bilston South?
About 17,916 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bilston South?
Bilston South 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.