Bilston Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 marked a complex landscape for Bilston (Wolverhampton), with the area’s crime rate at 10.0 per 1,000 residents—37.0% above the UK average of 7.3. This figure highlights the persistent challenge of maintaining public safety in a built-up area within a larger urban context. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (40.7% of total), followed by shoplifting (14.5%) and criminal damage and arson (8.9%). These patterns align with the area’s characteristics, where high population density and economic pressures may contribute to property crimes and violent incidents. Seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings and the timing of Bonfire Night, may have exacerbated tensions. The rise in shoplifting could be tied to the post-Black Friday retail period, while the significant increase in violence and sexual offences may reflect broader social dynamics. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, meaning Bilston’s rate is 60% higher, a disparity that demands attention from local authorities. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and burglary remained below UK averages, suggesting some areas of the locality may have effective community initiatives in place. However, the sharp increase in drug-related offences and possession of weapons—both of which rose by over 100% compared to the previous month—indicates a growing concern that may require targeted interventions. These trends, combined with the overall rate being 37% above the UK average, signal the need for a multifaceted approach to crime prevention, particularly during months with heightened social and economic activity.

November 2025 saw significant spikes in drug-related offences, with a 133.3% increase from 3 to 7 cases, and possession of weapons, which rose by 120.0% from 5 to 11. These rises highlight emerging concerns that may be linked to seasonal factors such as increased social activity during Bonfire Night or the post-Black Friday shopping period. Conversely, robbery and other crime both decreased by 33.3%, reflecting a notable shift in the crime mix. Violence and sexual offences. from 165 to 137, remain 60% above the UK average at 4.1 per 1,000. This disparity underscores the area’s challenges in violent crime compared to national trends. Residents should be particularly aware of the sharp increase in drug-related incidents, which may indicate a need for enhanced community policing in high-risk zones.

Bilston's crime rate in November 2025 stood at 10.0 per 1,000 residents, a 5.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 10.6. While this marks a slight improvement, the area remains 37.0% above the UK average. On a daily basis, the locality saw an average of 11 crimes reported each day, a figure that underscores the persistent need for vigilance. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 100 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while not drastically high, remains a concern for local authorities. This rate is consistent with the area’s built-up character within Wolverhampton, where population density and economic factors may contribute to sustained crime levels. The decrease in overall rate contrasts with the sharp rise in specific categories like drug-related offences and possession of weapons, suggesting that targeted issues require closer attention.