Crime in Merry Hill: statistics, rates and trends
743 crimes were recorded in Merry Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Merry Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Merry Hill
- Types of crime in Merry Hill
- Merry Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Merry Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Merry Hill
- Demographics of Merry Hill
- Questions about crime in Merry Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (362), vehicle crime (65) and criminal damage and arson (64) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,670th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Merry Hill | Wolverhampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 743 | 27,937 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.6 | 99.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 12,684 | 281,251 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Merry Hill peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,154 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (692). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 743 | 58.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 762 | 60.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 817 | 64.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 996 | 78.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,154 | 91.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,058 | 83.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 875 | 69.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 852 | 67.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 692 | 54.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 73 |
| July 2026 | 76 |
| June 2026 | 76 |
| May 2026 | 68 |
| April 2026 | 57 |
| March 2026 | 59 |
| February 2026 | 61 |
| January 2026 | 76 |
| December 2025 | 49 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 55 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (84% below) and shoplifting (67% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 31 to 46 and burglary rose from 28 to 41, while anti-social behaviour fell from 48 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 362 | 28.5 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 65 | 5.1 | 5.0 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Other theft | 47 | 3.7 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Public order | 46 | 3.6 | 6.7 | +48% |
| Burglary | 41 | 3.2 | 3.6 | +46% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 2.8 | 8.5 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 2.5 | 15.4 | -33% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Merry Hill; the highest is St Peters, Wolverhampton (234.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Penn (45.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Merry Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn | 595 | 45.8 | -22% |
| Graiseley | 1,278 | 89.5 | +53% |
| Tettenhall Wightwick | 765 | 59.9 | +2% |
| Park | 1,643 | 107.0 | +83% |
| Blakenhall | 1,399 | 102.6 | +75% |
| St Peters | 3,586 | 234.4 | +300% |
| Tettenhall Regis | 598 | 53.1 | -9% |
| Ettingshall North | 1,428 | 89.3 | +53% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Merry Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Chadwick Close” (87).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Chadwick Close | 87 |
| On or near Supermarket | 79 |
| On or near Leasowes Drive | 51 |
| On or near Star Street | 31 |
| On or near Fareham Crescent | 29 |
| On or near Boundary Way | 24 |
| On or near Bassett Close | 23 |
| On or near Minsterley Close | 23 |
| On or near Telford Gardens | 21 |
| On or near Kingsclere Walk | 17 |
Of the 711 crimes in Merry Hill with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 32 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 318 | 44.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 243 | 34.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 58 | 8.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
Merry Hill has an estimated population of 12,684 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (12%, against 20%) and more social housing (21%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Merry Hill average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Merry Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Merry Hill a safe place to live?
Merry Hill recorded 58.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,670th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Merry Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 362 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (65).
Is crime in Merry Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Merry Hill was down 2% on the year before: 743 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 762 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Merry Hill?
About 12,684 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Merry Hill?
Merry 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.