Crime in Bushbury South & Low Hill: statistics, rates and trends
1,432 crimes were recorded in Bushbury South & Low Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bushbury South & Low Hill
- Questions about crime in Bushbury South & Low Hill
- About this data
1,432 crimes were recorded in Bushbury South & Low Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 737 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bushbury South & Low Hill has the 1,614th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bushbury South & Low Hill | Wolverhampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,432 | 27,717 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.6 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 16,543 | 281,251 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bushbury South & Low Hill was highest in the year to July 2023 (2,572 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,432). Over the whole period it fell 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 | 1,432 | 86.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,603 | 96.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,002 | 121.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,572 | 155.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,330 | 140.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,389 | 144.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,813 | 109.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,594 | 96.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,517 | 91.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 132 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bushbury South & Low Hill 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, criminal damage and arson, other crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+83%) and drugs (+23%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-56%) and burglary (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 737 | 44.6 | 1.30 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 169 | 10.2 | 1.51 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 79 | 4.8 | 0.97 | -14% |
| Other theft | 76 | 4.6 | 0.72 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 75 | 4.5 | 0.55 | +83% |
| Public order | 60 | 3.6 | 0.55 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 3.1 | 0.20 | -56% |
| Other crime | 50 | 3.0 | 1.43 | -17% |
| Drugs | 38 | 2.3 | 0.70 | +23% |
| Possession of weapons | 38 | 2.3 | 2.37 | +19% |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.0 | 0.56 | -38% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.1 | 0.81 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.29 | -60% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 0.14 | -56% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bushbury South & Low Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bushbury South & Low Hill recorded 737 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 51.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bushbury South & Low Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bushbury South & Low Hill recorded 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bushbury South & Low Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bushbury South & Low Hill recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bushbury South & Low Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bushbury South & Low Hill recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bushbury South & Low Hill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bushbury South & Low Hill recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bushbury South & Low Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bushbury South & Low Hill recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bushbury South & Low Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bushbury South & Low Hill recorded 51 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 56% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bushbury South & Low Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bushbury South & Low Hill recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bushbury South & Low Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bushbury South & Low Hill recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bushbury South & Low Hill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bushbury South & Low Hill recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bushbury South & Low Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bushbury South & Low Hill recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bushbury South & Low Hill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bushbury South & Low Hill recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bushbury South & Low Hill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bushbury South & Low Hill recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bushbury South & Low Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bushbury South & Low Hill recorded 4 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 down 56% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bushbury South & Low Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bushbury South & Low Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bushbury South & Low Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fallings Park | 1,173 | 89.7 | +4% |
| Heath Town | 2,673 | 175.4 | +103% |
| Bushbury North | 1,014 | 74.9 | -13% |
| Oxley | 1,130 | 80.2 | -7% |
| St Peters | 3,528 | 230.6 | +166% |
| Wednesfield South | 1,938 | 127.3 | +47% |
| Park | 1,578 | 102.8 | +19% |
| East Park | 1,448 | 98.3 | +14% |
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 South & Low Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Raynor Road | 75 |
| On or near Supermarket | 47 |
| On or near Humphries Road | 44 |
| On or near Fifth Avenue | 43 |
| On or near Guy Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Wood Street | 30 |
| On or near Swinford Road | 29 |
| On or near Old Fallings Crescent | 26 |
| On or near Broome Road | 25 |
| On or near Bushbury Lane | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bushbury South & Low Hill 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 | 692 | 48.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 329 | 23.0% |
| Under investigation | 137 | 9.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 64 | 4.5% |
| Not recorded | 51 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 47 | 3.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 35 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 17 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Bushbury South & Low Hill has an estimated population of 16,543. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bushbury South & Low Hill sits in decile 1.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bushbury South & Low Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.1% |
| Social rented homes | 42.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 53.9% |
Is Bushbury South & Low Hill a safe place to live?
Bushbury South & Low Hill recorded 86.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 South & Low Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 737 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (169).
Is crime in Bushbury South & Low Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bushbury South & Low Hill was down 11% on the year before: 1,432 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,603 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bushbury South & Low Hill?
Bushbury South & Low Hill 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 South & Low Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.