Crime Rates at James Street, Bilston, WV14 7LY

James Street area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 124 local areas in Bilston North , and the 191st lowest 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 James Street (WV14 7LY) in the last 12 months was 39.0 per 1,000 residents and was 72.1% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -71.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around James Street (WV14 7LY), the main crime hotspot is near B4484. Police recorded 32 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.