Bilston (Wolverhampton) Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bilston's September 2024 crime rate of 12.1 per 1,000 residents — 57.1% above the UK average — highlights a stark contrast with national trends, particularly in violent crime. Violence and sexual offences, at 4.8 per 1,000 (39.6% of all crimes), are 83% above the UK average, making this the most significant outlier in the data. This elevated rate may be linked to the area's demographic profile, which includes a mix of residential zones and commercial hubs that attract both long-term residents and transient populations. The second most common crime, shoplifting (1.1 per 1,000), is 62% above the UK average, suggesting that retail areas in Bilston may be particularly vulnerable to theft. Vehicle crime, at 1.0 per 1,000 (8.4% of total), is 122% above the national rate, reflecting the area's reliance on car-based transport and limited secure parking options. These patterns align with the seasonal context of September, a month marked by the return of students to local schools and universities, which may increase foot traffic in commercial areas while also contributing to social tensions that could exacerbate violence. The relatively low rate of anti-social behaviour (0.7 per 1,000, 40% below the UK average) indicates that community cohesion efforts may be having some positive impact, though this remains an area requiring continued attention.

September 2024 saw notable shifts in Bilston's crime profile. Other theft cases surged by 68.4% (19 → 32), a rise that may partly reflect seasonal factors such as increased retail activity during back-to-school shopping. Meanwhile, possession of weapons rose by 57.1% (7 → 11), a concerning trend that could indicate heightened tensions in certain areas. Conversely, robbery incidents fell sharply by 85.7% (7 → 1), due to increased police presence or community initiatives. The area's violent crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 — 83% above the UK average — remains a stark outlier, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 39.6% of all reported crimes. This high rate contrasts sharply with anti-social behaviour, which is 40% below the UK average, suggesting that Bilston's crime profile is shaped by specific local dynamics rather than broad national trends.

Bilston's September 2024 crime rate of 12.1 per 1,000 residents marks a 5.3% decrease from August's 12.8 per 1,000. This decline, while modest, reflects a broader trend of reduced violent crime and property-related incidents. On a daily basis, the area experiences approximately 14 crimes each day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 83 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of how frequently crime occurs within the community, though it does not account for fluctuations in reporting or unrecorded incidents. When viewed through the lens of population, the 33,640 residents of Bilston face a higher-than-average risk compared to the UK as a whole, with violent crime rates 83% above national benchmarks. This disparity underscores the need for targeted interventions, particularly in areas where crime concentrations are most pronounced.