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 May 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Wyrley Landywood crime rate of 3.05 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Great Wyrley Landywood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bramwell Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Achilees Close with total crimes: 2
  • Alpha Way with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Great Wyrley Landywood has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 3.05 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Great Wyrley Landywood)CrimesRank (Great Wyrley Landywood)CrimesRank (Great Wyrley Landywood)
Huntington and Hatherton56 3656 2706 1
Trysull and Seisdon69 2684 1567 4
Featherstone and Shareshill70 1643 3706 2
Great Wyrley Town42 7587 4614 3
Wombourne North and Lower Penn50 4502 5487 6
Codsall North44 6474 7494 5
Kinver47 5423 8432 8
Cheslyn Hay North and Saredon38 8476 6434 7
Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell37 9413 9372 9
Brewood and Coven29 11347 12363 10
Essington34 10401 10299 16
Himley and Swindon16 18245 18338 11
Penkridge South East28 12363 11305 15
Perton Lakeside24 15345 13331 12
Wombourne South West23 16323 15323 13
Bilbrook26 13324 14322 14
Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley24 14270 16248 17
Penkridge West16 19173 19206 19
Wombourne South East13 20163 20190 20
Cheslyn Hay South11 21139 21131 21
Codsall South9 23136 22127 22
Pattingham and Patshull10 22108 2387 23
Perton Dippons2 2547 2558 24
Perton East6 2463 2439 25

Great Wyrley Landywood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20259
February 20259
January 20258
December 20242
November 20248
October 20243
September 202412
August 20244
July 202410
June 202426
May 202411

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20255
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
October 20242
June 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20242

High Crime Locations Great Wyrley Landywood in May 2025

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

1. Bramwell Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Achilees Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Alpha Way (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Fair Oaks Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Harrison Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Jubilee Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Leander Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Dove Hollow (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Chillington Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Somerford Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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