Crime in Bilston (Wolverhampton): statistics, rates and trends
4,386 crimes were recorded in Bilston (Wolverhampton) in the 12 months to August 2026, 119.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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)
- Demographics of Bilston (Wolverhampton)
- Questions about crime in Bilston (Wolverhampton)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,799), shoplifting (604) and criminal damage and arson (424) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 184th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Bilston (Wolverhampton) | Wolverhampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 4,386 | 27,937 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 119.0 | 99.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 36,843 | 281,251 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bilston (Wolverhampton) peaked in the year to August 2022 (5,606 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (4,165). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 4,386 | 119.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 4,483 | 121.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 4,946 | 134.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 5,293 | 143.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 5,606 | 152.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 5,450 | 147.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 4,389 | 119.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 4,459 | 121.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,165 | 113.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 425 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bilston (Wolverhampton) recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.5 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.2 times the national rate) and shoplifting (94% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (72% below) and theft from the person (55% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 326 to 424 and robbery rose from 48 to 57, while anti-social behaviour fell from 402 to 157 and other crime fell from 123 to 87.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,799 | 48.8 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 604 | 16.4 | 8.5 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 424 | 11.5 | 6.7 | +30% |
| Vehicle crime | 402 | 10.9 | 5.0 | +10% |
| Other theft | 276 | 7.5 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Public order | 215 | 5.8 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Burglary | 158 | 4.3 | 3.6 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 157 | 4.3 | 15.4 | -61% |
| Possession of weapons | 90 | 2.4 | 1.0 | +12% |
| Other crime | 87 | 2.4 | 2.1 | -29% |
| Drugs | 71 | 1.9 | 3.3 | +15% |
| Robbery | 57 | 1.5 | 1.4 | +19% |
| Theft from the person | 28 | 0.8 | 1.7 | -28% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Bilston (Wolverhampton); the highest is Walsall (140.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Sedgley (68.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bilston (Wolverhampton) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darlaston | 2,166 | 104.4 | -12% |
| Coseley | 1,975 | 76.9 | -35% |
| Tipton | 4,617 | 98.7 | -17% |
| Willenhall | 5,492 | 105.6 | -11% |
| Wednesbury | 2,565 | 123.7 | +4% |
| Wolverhampton | 24,022 | 96.1 | -19% |
| Sedgley | 2,238 | 68.7 | -42% |
| Walsall | 10,536 | 140.2 | +18% |
Of the 2 areas within Bilston (Wolverhampton), Bilston South had the highest crime rate (145.1 per 1,000) and Bilston North the lowest (72.8).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilston South | Neighbourhood | 17,916 | 2,599 | 145.1 |
| Bilston North | Neighbourhood | 12,062 | 878 | 72.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 24% of the crime recorded in Bilston (Wolverhampton) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Pinfold Street” (270).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pinfold Street | 270 |
| On or near Mervyn Place | 188 |
| On or near Supermarket | 126 |
| On or near Church Street | 86 |
| On or near Parking Area | 84 |
| On or near Middleway Road | 67 |
| On or near Junction Road | 65 |
| On or near Thompson Street | 62 |
| On or near Linton Croft | 57 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 57 |
Of the 4,229 crimes in Bilston (Wolverhampton) with a recorded outcome, 36% 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 157 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,698 | 40.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,508 | 35.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 408 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 221 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 126 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 95 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 81 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 49 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 39 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Bilston (Wolverhampton) has an estimated population of 36,843 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (36%, against 17%), more unemployed residents (5.9%, against 3.4%) and more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bilston (Wolverhampton) average decile 2.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bilston (Wolverhampton) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 29.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 35.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 26.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bilston (Wolverhampton) a safe place to live?
Bilston (Wolverhampton) recorded 119.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 184th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Bilston (Wolverhampton)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,799 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (604).
Is crime in Bilston (Wolverhampton) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bilston (Wolverhampton) was down 2% on the year before: 4,386 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 4,483 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bilston (Wolverhampton)?
About 36,843 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bilston (Wolverhampton)?
Bilston (Wolverhampton) 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.