Bilston Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bilston (Wolverhampton) in May 2025 presents a crime profile shaped by a stark imbalance between violent and property crimes. With 11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents—42% above the UK average—the area's crime mix reveals a pronounced focus on violence and sexual offences (40% of total incidents) and shoplifting (12.1%). This pattern contrasts with the UK average, where violence accounts for 34% of crimes, and shoplifting is only 7% of the total. The dominance of violent crime may be influenced by Bilston's proximity to Wolverhampton's urban core, where nightlife and social hubs create environments conducive to such incidents. Seasonal factors in May, including longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, likely amplify this trend, as evidenced by the 4.6 per 1,000 rate for violence—63% above the UK average. Meanwhile, shoplifting's 1.4 per 1,000 rate (109% above the UK average) reflects the area's retail presence, though this is offset by lower levels of anti-social behaviour (15% below the UK average). The crime mix also includes notable spikes in 'criminal damage and arson' (67% above UK average) and 'vehicle crime' (75% above UK average), suggesting that property-related crimes are concentrated in specific areas, possibly linked to transport networks or industrial sites. These patterns highlight a combination of Bilston's built-up environment and its vulnerability to crime, requiring targeted strategies that address both violent and property-based risks.

May 2025 saw sharp increases in three specific categories: 'other crime' (up 100% from 4 to 8), 'theft from the person' (up 100% from 3 to 6), and 'drugs' (up 100% from 3 to 6). These spikes suggest a shift in criminal activity that may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased socialising during longer evenings. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 75% (from 4 to 1), a drop that could be linked to warmer weather reducing the need for cycle storage. The crime mix also reveals striking disparities: violence and sexual offences (4.6 per 1,000) are 63% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (1.2 per 1,000) is 15% below. This contrast highlights the area's vulnerability to violent crime despite relatively lower levels of disorderly conduct. For residents, the 100% rise in 'theft from the person' is a direct concern, suggesting heightened risks in public spaces during May.

Bilston's crime rate in May 2025 rose to 11.5 per 1,000 residents, a 5.7% increase from the previous month's 10.9. This places the area 42% above the UK average, a gap that remains significant despite national trends. On a daily basis, 13 crimes were reported each day in May, reflecting a consistent level of activity across the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 87 residents, a figure that underscores the density of incidents in a relatively small population. With 33,640 residents, the local context suggests that community-level factors—such as the proximity to Wolverhampton's urban core—may amplify exposure to certain crime types. This daily and monthly exposure contrasts sharply with the UK average, which is not provided for comparison here, but highlights the need for targeted local interventions.