Total Crime Rate
74.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Springhill Avenue area has the 16th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Merry Hill , and the 380th 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 Springhill Avenue (WV4 4SX) in the last 12 months was 74.2 per 1,000 residents and was 22.1% higher than the Merry Hill average (60.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 300.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 35.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 38.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Springhill Avenue (WV4 4SX), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Springhill Avenue, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Larkswood Drive (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Merry Hill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Foxlands Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petrol Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hilston Avenue | Under investigation |
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