Bilston (Wolverhampton) Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bilston's crime profile in August 2024 reveals a stark dominance of violent crime over property crime — a pattern that challenges expectations for an urban area. The overall crime rate of 12.8 per 1,000 residents places the area 56.1% above the UK average of 8.2, with violent crimes accounting for 39.8% of all reported incidents. This contrasts sharply with the UK average, where violent crime typically represents about 25% of total crimes. The data shows a particularly pronounced spike in violence and sexual offences, which occur at 5.1 per 1,000 — 90% above the UK rate. This imbalance may reflect the area's social dynamics, with Wolverhampton's built-up districts historically marked by higher concentrations of deprivation and transient populations. Seasonal factors in August — peak holiday activity and increased tourism — may contribute to higher rates of property crimes like shoplifting, which occur at 1.6 per 1,000 (125% above the UK average). However, the dominance of violent crime suggests underlying community tensions that persist beyond transient factors. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average, remains a significant concern at 1.0 per 1,000, linked to the area's density and limited public spaces for conflict resolution.

August 2024 saw sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories, with theft from the person surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) — a figure that would concern local residents. This increase, though small in absolute terms, highlights vulnerabilities in personal safety that may be exacerbated by summer evenings and increased foot traffic. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 40% (from 10 to 6), possibly reflecting seasonal shifts in cycling activity or improved local security measures. The most alarming disparity remains the 90% gap between Bilston's violent crime rate (5.1 per 1,000) and the UK average (2.7 per 1,000), with violence and sexual offences comprising nearly 40% of all reported crimes. This imbalance contrasts with the UK trend where property crime typically dominates, suggesting deeper social issues in Bilston. Shoplifting also rose significantly — up 35.9% to 53 incidents — a figure 125% above the UK average. This could be linked to the area's retail presence, though the increase may also reflect heightened police visibility in commercial zones. Drug-related crimes doubled from 3 to 6, a spike that may correlate with summer festivals or increased social mixing in the area.

Bilston's crime rate in August 2024 (12.8 per 1,000) marked a 9.5% decrease from the previous month's 14.1 per 1,000, suggesting some stabilisation in local crime trends. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 14 crimes per day — a figure that, while seemingly high, must be contextualised within Bilston's population of 33,640. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 78 residents — a monthly exposure rate that, while lower than the previous month, remains significantly above the UK average. This statistic underscores the persistent challenge of crime in a densely populated urban district where limited housing options and high transient populations may contribute to ongoing vulnerabilities. The reduction in criminal damage and arson (down 34.7% to 32 incidents) is a positive sign.0 per 1,000 for this category — 61% above the UK average. These figures illustrate the combination of local conditions and national trends, with Bilston's crime profile reflecting both the pressures of urban living and the unique characteristics of its built-up environment within Wolverhampton.