Crime Rate in Great Wyrley Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Wyrley Town

The total recorded crimes in Great Wyrley Town, South Staffordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Wyrley Town crime rate of 3.53 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 Town, encompassing approximately 9,625 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
Great Wyrley Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Court with total crimes: 5
  • Meadowbank Grange with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Great Wyrley Town?

To understand the safety of Great Wyrley Town, we need to analyze Great Wyrley Town 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 Town reported a higher crime volume than the South Staffordshire average, with 587 crimes compared to 343. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Great Wyrley Town witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Great Wyrley Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Staffordshire average, with 614 crimes compared to 337. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Great Wyrley Town witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Staffordshire, Great Wyrley Town has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Great Wyrley Town Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Great Wyrley Town has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 3.53 ranking 8th out of 24 in the South Staffordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Great Wyrley Town crimes were 587. The crime rate of Great Wyrley Town in 2024 was 60.99 (year) or 5.08 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the South Staffordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Great Wyrley Town were around 614 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.79 (year) or 5.32 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the South Staffordshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Staffordshire)CrimesRank (South Staffordshire)CrimesRank (South Staffordshire)
Huntington and Hatherton78 1656 2706 1
Trysull and Seisdon36 7684 1567 4
Featherstone and Shareshill51 2643 3706 2
Cheslyn Hay North and Saredon44 3476 6434 7
Codsall North41 4474 7494 5
Wombourne North and Lower Penn17 15502 5487 6
Penkridge South East40 5363 11305 15
Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell38 6413 9372 9
Kinver21 13423 8432 8
Brewood and Coven32 9347 12363 10
Essington13 19401 10299 16
Perton Lakeside29 10345 13331 12
Himley and Swindon17 16245 18338 11
Bilbrook28 11324 14322 14
Great Wyrley Landywood26 12263 17245 18
Wombourne South West18 14323 15323 13
Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley15 17270 16248 17
Wombourne South East13 18163 20190 20
Penkridge West12 20173 19206 19
Cheslyn Hay South5 22139 21131 21
Codsall South7 21136 22127 22
Pattingham and Patshull4 23108 2387 23
Perton Dippons3 2447 2558 24
Perton EastNA NA63 2439 25

Great Wyrley Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (40 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 20248
August 20242
July 20249
June 20248
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 162 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 202514
January 202514
December 20247
November 202418
October 202411
September 20247
August 20248
July 202418
June 202440
May 20246
April 202415

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
September 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202522
January 202512
December 202415
November 202411
October 202417
September 202414
August 202410
July 202422
June 202424
May 202416
April 20247

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
April 20244

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20243

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242

High Crime Locations Great Wyrley Town in March 2025

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

1. Park Court (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
2. Meadowbank Grange (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Southfield Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Martin Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Manor Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order2
8. Lucas Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lock Basin Close (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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