Crime in Bushbury North: statistics, rates and trends
1,014 crimes were recorded in Bushbury North in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bushbury North at a glance
- Crime trends in Bushbury North
- Types of crime in Bushbury North
- Bushbury North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bushbury North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bushbury North
- Population and deprivation in Bushbury North
- Questions about crime in Bushbury North
- About this data
1,014 crimes were recorded in Bushbury North in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.9 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 437 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bushbury North has the 2,027th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bushbury North | Wolverhampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,014 | 27,717 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.9 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 13,536 | 281,251 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bushbury North was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,504 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (896). Over the whole period it rose 13%, 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 | 1,014 | 74.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,064 | 78.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,360 | 100.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,504 | 111.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,229 | 90.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,300 | 96.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 938 | 69.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 935 | 69.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 896 | 66.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 95 |
| June 2026 | 79 |
| May 2026 | 100 |
| April 2026 | 66 |
| March 2026 | 79 |
| February 2026 | 76 |
| January 2026 | 73 |
| December 2025 | 76 |
| November 2025 | 80 |
| October 2025 | 78 |
| September 2025 | 113 |
| August 2025 | 99 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bushbury 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 shoplifting, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+31%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-70%) and other crime (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 437 | 32.3 | 0.94 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 161 | 11.9 | 1.44 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 110 | 8.1 | 1.65 | +31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 5.5 | 0.82 | -16% |
| Other theft | 67 | 4.9 | 0.77 | +5% |
| Burglary | 48 | 3.5 | 1.00 | -8% |
| Public order | 33 | 2.4 | 0.37 | -28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 2.0 | 0.13 | -70% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.2 | 0.56 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.9 | 0.91 | +20% |
| Drugs | 11 | 0.8 | 0.25 | -27% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.7 | 0.49 | -10% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.45 | +67% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bushbury North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bushbury North recorded 437 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 43.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bushbury North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bushbury North recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 15.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bushbury North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bushbury North recorded 110 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 up 31% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bushbury North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bushbury North recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bushbury North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bushbury North recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bushbury North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bushbury North recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bushbury North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bushbury North recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bushbury North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bushbury North recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bushbury North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bushbury North recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bushbury North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bushbury North recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bushbury North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bushbury North recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bushbury North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bushbury North recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bushbury North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bushbury North recorded 5 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 up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bushbury North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bushbury North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bushbury North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bushbury North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bushbury North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxley | 1,130 | 80.2 | +7% |
| Bushbury South & Low Hill | 1,432 | 86.6 | +16% |
| Fallings Park | 1,173 | 89.7 | +20% |
| Heath Town | 2,673 | 175.4 | +134% |
| Tettenhall Regis | 593 | 52.6 | -30% |
| St Peters | 3,528 | 230.6 | +208% |
| Park | 1,578 | 102.8 | +37% |
| Wednesfield South | 1,938 | 127.3 | +70% |
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 Bushbury North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Marsh Lane Parade | 93 |
| On or near Supermarket | 87 |
| On or near Broadway | 40 |
| On or near Vine Close | 31 |
| On or near Chetton Green | 30 |
| On or near Broadlands | 28 |
| On or near Minehead Road | 26 |
| On or near Wentworth Road | 23 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near Collingwood Road | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bushbury 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 378 | 37.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 335 | 33.0% |
| Under investigation | 98 | 9.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 82 | 8.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 41 | 4.0% |
| Not recorded | 27 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.7% |
Bushbury North has an estimated population of 13,536. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bushbury North sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bushbury North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.2% |
| Social rented homes | 24.0% |
| Private rented homes | 11.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
Is Bushbury North a safe place to live?
Bushbury North recorded 74.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Bushbury North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 437 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (161).
Is crime in Bushbury North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bushbury North was down 5% on the year before: 1,014 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,064 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bushbury North?
Bushbury North 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 Bushbury North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.