Crime in Bilston (Wolverhampton): statistics, rates and trends
4,309 crimes were recorded in Bilston (Wolverhampton) in the 12 months to July 2026, 117.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bilston (Wolverhampton) at a glance
- Crime trends in Bilston (Wolverhampton)
- Types of crime in Bilston (Wolverhampton)
- Bilston (Wolverhampton) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Bilston (Wolverhampton)
- Streets with the most crime in Bilston (Wolverhampton)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bilston (Wolverhampton)
- Population and deprivation in Bilston (Wolverhampton)
- Questions about crime in Bilston (Wolverhampton)
- About this data
4,309 crimes were recorded in Bilston (Wolverhampton) in the 12 months to July 2026, 117.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,795 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Bilston (Wolverhampton) has the 196th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bilston (Wolverhampton) | Wolverhampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 4,309 | 27,717 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 117.0 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 36,843 | 281,251 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bilston (Wolverhampton) was highest in the year to July 2022 (5,686 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (4,145). Over the whole period it rose 4%, 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 | 4,309 | 117.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 4,562 | 123.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 5,013 | 136.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 5,281 | 143.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 5,686 | 154.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 5,339 | 144.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 4,284 | 116.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 4,453 | 120.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 4,145 | 112.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 418 |
| June 2026 | 387 |
| May 2026 | 402 |
| April 2026 | 329 |
| March 2026 | 354 |
| February 2026 | 371 |
| January 2026 | 341 |
| December 2025 | 303 |
| November 2025 | 337 |
| October 2025 | 355 |
| September 2025 | 364 |
| August 2025 | 348 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bilston (Wolverhampton) 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, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in drugs (+38%) and criminal damage and arson (+19%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-59%) and bicycle theft (-44%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,795 | 48.7 | 1.42 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 556 | 15.1 | 1.82 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 399 | 10.8 | 1.60 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 395 | 10.7 | 2.18 | +8% |
| Other theft | 268 | 7.3 | 1.14 | -7% |
| Public order | 218 | 5.9 | 0.89 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 168 | 4.6 | 0.30 | -59% |
| Burglary | 150 | 4.1 | 1.15 | -18% |
| Possession of weapons | 89 | 2.4 | 2.49 | +13% |
| Other crime | 88 | 2.4 | 1.13 | -30% |
| Drugs | 80 | 2.2 | 0.66 | +38% |
| Robbery | 60 | 1.6 | 1.21 | +18% |
| Theft from the person | 25 | 0.7 | 0.40 | -38% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 0.5 | 0.59 | -44% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bilston (Wolverhampton)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bilston (Wolverhampton) recorded 1,795 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 41.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bilston (Wolverhampton)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bilston (Wolverhampton) recorded 556 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bilston (Wolverhampton)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bilston (Wolverhampton) recorded 399 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bilston (Wolverhampton)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bilston (Wolverhampton) recorded 395 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bilston (Wolverhampton)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bilston (Wolverhampton) recorded 268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bilston (Wolverhampton)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bilston (Wolverhampton) recorded 218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bilston (Wolverhampton)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bilston (Wolverhampton) recorded 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bilston (Wolverhampton)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bilston (Wolverhampton) recorded 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bilston (Wolverhampton)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bilston (Wolverhampton) recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bilston (Wolverhampton)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bilston (Wolverhampton) recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bilston (Wolverhampton)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bilston (Wolverhampton) recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bilston (Wolverhampton)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bilston (Wolverhampton) recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bilston (Wolverhampton)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bilston (Wolverhampton) recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bilston (Wolverhampton)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bilston (Wolverhampton) recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Bilston (Wolverhampton), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bilston (Wolverhampton).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bilston (Wolverhampton) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darlaston | 2,176 | 104.9 | -10% |
| Coseley | 1,960 | 76.3 | -35% |
| Tipton | 4,527 | 96.7 | -17% |
| Willenhall | 5,373 | 103.3 | -12% |
| Wednesbury | 2,548 | 122.9 | +5% |
| Wolverhampton | 23,869 | 95.5 | -18% |
| Sedgley | 2,244 | 68.8 | -41% |
| Walsall | 10,400 | 138.3 | +18% |
2 areas within Bilston (Wolverhampton), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Bilston South had the highest rate (142.8 per 1,000) and Bilston North the lowest (70.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilston South | Neighbourhood | 17,916 | 2,558 | 142.8 |
| Bilston North | Neighbourhood | 12,062 | 853 | 70.7 |
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 Bilston (Wolverhampton) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pinfold Street | 237 |
| On or near Mervyn Place | 176 |
| On or near Supermarket | 127 |
| On or near Church Street | 87 |
| On or near Parking Area | 81 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 59 |
| On or near Thompson Street | 59 |
| On or near Rosemary Avenue | 57 |
| On or near Junction Road | 54 |
| On or near Linton Croft | 52 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bilston (Wolverhampton) 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 | 1,718 | 39.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,440 | 33.4% |
| Under investigation | 366 | 8.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 220 | 5.1% |
| Not recorded | 168 | 3.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 120 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 103 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 80 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 48 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 41 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
Bilston (Wolverhampton) has an estimated population of 36,843. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bilston (Wolverhampton) sits in decile 2.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bilston (Wolverhampton) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.5% |
| Social rented homes | 35.6% |
| Private rented homes | 17.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 26.8% |
Is Bilston (Wolverhampton) a safe place to live?
Bilston (Wolverhampton) recorded 117.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Bilston (Wolverhampton)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,795 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (556).
Is crime in Bilston (Wolverhampton) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bilston (Wolverhampton) was down 6% on the year before: 4,309 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 4,562 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bilston (Wolverhampton)?
Bilston (Wolverhampton) 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 Bilston (Wolverhampton). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.