Crime in Bushbury South & Low Hill: statistics, rates and trends
1,408 crimes were recorded in Bushbury South & Low Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 85.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bushbury South & Low Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Bushbury South & Low Hill
- Types of crime in Bushbury South & Low Hill
- Bushbury South & Low Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bushbury South & Low Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bushbury South & Low Hill
- Demographics of Bushbury South & Low Hill
- Questions about crime in Bushbury South & Low Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (737), criminal damage and arson (159) and vehicle crime (84) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,666th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Bushbury South & Low Hill | Wolverhampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,408 | 27,937 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.1 | 99.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 16,543 | 281,251 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Bushbury South & Low Hill of any year here (1,408 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,408 | 85.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,591 | 96.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,960 | 118.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,481 | 150.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,393 | 144.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,437 | 147.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,834 | 110.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,591 | 96.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,558 | 94.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 108 |
| July 2026 | 149 |
| June 2026 | 142 |
| May 2026 | 111 |
| April 2026 | 136 |
| March 2026 | 112 |
| February 2026 | 94 |
| January 2026 | 103 |
| December 2025 | 100 |
| November 2025 | 91 |
| October 2025 | 130 |
| September 2025 | 132 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bushbury South & Low Hill recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.3 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (42% above the national rate) and other crime (37% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (82% below) and burglary (49% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 43 to 74 and possession of weapons rose from 32 to 37, while anti-social behaviour fell from 111 to 45 and burglary fell from 55 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 737 | 44.6 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 159 | 9.6 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 84 | 5.1 | 5.0 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 74 | 4.5 | 8.5 | +72% |
| Other theft | 72 | 4.4 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Public order | 63 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Other crime | 48 | 2.9 | 2.1 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 2.7 | 15.4 | -59% |
| Possession of weapons | 37 | 2.2 | 1.0 | +16% |
| Drugs | 33 | 2.0 | 3.3 | -8% |
| Burglary | 30 | 1.8 | 3.6 | -45% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bushbury South & Low Hill; the highest is St Peters, Wolverhampton (234.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Bushbury North (74.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bushbury South & Low Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fallings Park | 1,150 | 87.9 | +3% |
| Heath Town | 2,678 | 175.7 | +106% |
| Bushbury North | 1,006 | 74.3 | -13% |
| Oxley | 1,106 | 78.5 | -8% |
| St Peters | 3,586 | 234.4 | +175% |
| Wednesfield South | 1,961 | 128.8 | +51% |
| Park | 1,643 | 107.0 | +26% |
| East Park | 1,475 | 100.2 | +18% |
The 10 locations below account for 25% of the crime recorded in Bushbury South & Low Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Raynor Road” (73).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Raynor Road | 73 |
| On or near Humphries Road | 43 |
| On or near Fifth Avenue | 41 |
| On or near Supermarket | 40 |
| On or near Swinford Road | 31 |
| On or near Guy Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Dendron Close | 26 |
| On or near Wood Street | 26 |
| On or near Kendrick Road | 24 |
| On or near Broome Road | 23 |
Of the 1,363 crimes in Bushbury South & Low Hill with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 45 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 686 | 50.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 349 | 25.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 105 | 7.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 71 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 49 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Bushbury South & Low Hill has an estimated population of 16,543 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (42%, against 17%), more unemployed residents (7.1%, against 3.4%) and more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bushbury South & Low Hill average decile 1.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bushbury South & Low Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 7.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 29.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 42.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 53.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bushbury South & Low Hill a safe place to live?
Bushbury South & Low Hill recorded 85.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,666th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Bushbury South & Low Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 737 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (159).
Is crime in Bushbury South & Low Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bushbury South & Low Hill was down 12% on the year before: 1,408 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,591 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bushbury South & Low Hill?
About 16,543 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bushbury South & Low Hill?
Bushbury South & Low Hill 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.