Crime Rate in Winyates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Winyates

The total recorded crimes in Winyates, Redditch, UK in March 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Winyates crime rate of 2.95 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Winyates, encompassing approximately 20,028 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Winyates Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Winforton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Fownhope Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Winyates?

To understand the safety of Winyates, we need to analyze Winyates crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Redditch:

    • In 2024, Winyates reported a higher crime volume than the Redditch average, with 832 crimes compared to 688. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Winyates witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Winyates experienced a greater number of crimes than the Redditch average, with 759 crimes compared to 668. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Winyates witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Redditch, Winyates has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Winyates Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Winyates has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 2.95 ranking 6th out of 11 in the Redditch, UK

In 2024, the total Winyates crimes were 832. The crime rate of Winyates in 2024 was 41.54 (year) or 3.46 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Redditch.

In 2023, the total crimes in Winyates were around 759 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.90 (year) or 3.16 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Redditch.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Redditch)CrimesRank (Redditch)CrimesRank (Redditch)
Abbey126 11,649 11,557 1
Greenlands94 21,009 31,095 2
Central69 41,015 2853 3
Batchley & Brockhill70 3867 4742 5
Headless Cross and Oakenshaw61 5579 7641 7
Church Hill53 7735 6706 6
Lodge Park28 9377 9493 8
Matchborough44 8484 8452 9
Astwood Bank and Feckenham17 11258 11267 10
West16 12260 10241 11
Crabbs Cross20 10188 12206 12

Winyates Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 202419
October 202411
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 202414
May 202411
April 202413

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20259
December 20241
November 20242
October 20248
September 20248
August 202418
July 20243
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
November 20247
October 20248
September 202410
August 20247
July 202414
June 202424
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202514
January 20257
December 202415
November 202422
October 202418
September 202420
August 202421
July 202431
June 202444
May 202427
April 202422

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20247
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 20256
December 202412
November 202412
October 20243
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247
April 20248

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Winyates in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Winyates postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Winforton Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Fownhope Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Mordiford Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
5. Yardley Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Oxleasow Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. A4023 (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
9. Clearwell Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Holy Oaks Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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