Crime Rates at Darlaston Lane, Bilston, WV14 7BL

Darlaston Lane area has the 52nd lowest crime rate of 124 local areas in Bilston North , and the 387th highest crime rate of 784 local areas in Wolverhampton .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Darlaston Lane (WV14 7BL) in the last 12 months was 72.6 per 1,000 residents and was 48.0% lower than the Bilston North average (139.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 20 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -85.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -85.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 50.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -51.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 35.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Darlaston Lane (WV14 7BL), the main crime hotspot is near Bickley Road. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.