Crime Rate in Great Wyrley Landywood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Wyrley Landywood

The total recorded crimes in Great Wyrley Landywood, South Staffordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Wyrley Landywood crime rate of 4.66 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 Great Wyrley Landywood, encompassing approximately 6,222 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Great Wyrley Landywood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Weston Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Alpha Way with total crimes: 4
  • Colinwood Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Great Wyrley Landywood?

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

  • Relative to South Staffordshire:

    • In 2024, Great Wyrley Landywood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Staffordshire average, with 263 crimes compared to 343.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Great Wyrley Landywood recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 24 other areas in the South Staffordshire.

    • In 2023, Great Wyrley Landywood had fewer crimes than the South Staffordshire average, with 245 crimes compared to 337. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Great Wyrley Landywood recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 24 other areas in the South Staffordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Staffordshire, Great Wyrley Landywood has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Great Wyrley Landywood Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Great Wyrley Landywood has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 4.66 ranking 13th out of 24 in the South Staffordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Great Wyrley Landywood crimes were 263. The crime rate of Great Wyrley Landywood in 2024 was 42.26 (year) or 3.52 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the South Staffordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Great Wyrley Landywood were around 245 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.37 (year) or 3.28 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the South Staffordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Great Wyrley Landywood)CrimesRank (Great Wyrley Landywood)CrimesRank (Great Wyrley Landywood)
Huntington and Hatherton66 1656 2706 1
Trysull and Seisdon21 16684 1567 4
Featherstone and Shareshill40 5643 3706 2
Cheslyn Hay North and Saredon57 2476 6434 7
Great Wyrley Town31 12587 4614 3
Brewood and Coven52 3347 12363 10
Perton Lakeside42 4345 13331 12
Codsall North37 7474 7494 5
Wombourne North and Lower Penn37 6502 5487 6
Kinver23 14423 8432 8
Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell37 8413 9372 9
Essington36 9401 10299 16
Bilbrook33 10324 14322 14
Himley and Swindon19 18245 18338 11
Penkridge South East33 11363 11305 15
Wombourne South West23 15323 15323 13
Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley16 20270 16248 17
Penkridge West21 17173 19206 19
Wombourne South East18 19163 20190 20
Cheslyn Hay South12 21139 21131 21
Codsall South7 23136 22127 22
Pattingham and Patshull7 22108 2387 23
Perton Dippons5 2447 2558 24
Perton East1 2563 2439 25

Great Wyrley Landywood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20259
May 20259
April 20259
March 20259
February 20259
January 20258
December 20242
November 20248
October 20243
September 202412
August 20244

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
March 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20255
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
October 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20242

High Crime Locations Great Wyrley Landywood in July 2025

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

1. Weston Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Alpha Way (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Colinwood Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Fair Oaks Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Tower View Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Jacob'S Hall Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Thomas Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Benton'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Leander Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Oxley Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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