Total Crime Rate
80.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Burncross Way area has the 29th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bushbury South & Low Hill , and the 341st highest crime rate of 784 local areas in Wolverhampton .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Burncross Way (WV10 9YH) in the last 12 months was 80.8 per 1,000 residents and was 19.4% lower than the Bushbury South & Low Hill average (100.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 40.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 19.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Burncross Way (WV10 9YH), the main crime hotspot is near Simpson Grove. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 28 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bushbury South & Low Hill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sharman Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Warren Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Eastcote Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Burncross Way | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bretton Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Bank Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Burbage Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Simpson Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Simpson Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sharman Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Warren Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Bus/Coach Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kendrick Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kendrick Road | Under investigation |
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