Crime Rate in Wyre Forest: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wyre Forest

The total recorded crimes in Wyre Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 796 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wyre Forest crime rate of 7.83 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 Wyre Forest, encompassing approximately 101,609 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (274) incidents (11.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (161) incidents (54.81% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (81) incidents (72.34% increase)
Wyre Forest Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Lane with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13

Wyre Forest Police Info:

West Mercia Police
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  • Telephone: 101

How safe is Wyre Forest?

To understand the safety of Wyre Forest, we need to analyze Wyre Forest crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Wyre Forest has recorded 10,222 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 100.60 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 130 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 9,549 crimes with a crime rate of 93.98, ranking it 136 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Worcestershire:

    • In 2024, Wyre Forest reported a higher crime volume than the Worcestershire average, with 10,222 crimes compared to 9,090. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Wyre Forest recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 5 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wyre Forest experienced a greater number of crimes than the Worcestershire average, with 9,549 crimes compared to 8,842. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Wyre Forest recorded fewer crimes than 3 out of 5 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Wyre Forest is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Worcestershire, Wyre Forest has a higher crime rate in 2024.

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

Wyre Forest Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Aggborough & Spennells (169 crimes), and the safest, Lickhill (6 crimes), is 163 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Wyre Forest.

Similarly, the area of Kidderminster Town (158 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Stourport Lickhill & Burlish (17 crimes), with a difference of 141 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Wyre Forest.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Aggborough & Spennells169
Foley Park & Hoobrook112
Blakebrook & Habberley South106
Broadwaters64
Wyre Forest Rural63

Safest Wards:

Franche & Habberley North54
Mitton44
Bewdley & Rock40
Wribbenhall & Arley26
Lickhill6

Most Dangerous Areas:

Kidderminster Town158
Foley Park85
Habberley80
Birchen Coppice73
Comberton66

Safest Areas:

Bewdley East & Upper Arley35
Bewdley West, Ribbesford & Far Forest31
Greenhill27
Franche25
Stourport Lickhill & Burlish17

Wyre Forest Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wyre Forest has recorded 796 crimes with crime rate of 7.83 ranking 8862th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Worcestershire.

In 2024, the total Wyre Forest crimes were 10,222. The crime rate of Wyre Forest in 2024 was 100.60 (year) or 8.38 (month) ranking it 130 danzarous in the UK. Wyre Forest ranked 2 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Worcestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wyre Forest were around 9,549 crimes with yearly crime rate of 93.98 (year) or 7.83 (month) ranking 136 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Worcestershire, Wyre Forest ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 2 as per crime rate of Wyre Forest

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Worcestershire)CrimesRank (Worcestershire)CrimesRank (Worcestershire)
Malvern Hills451 65,269 65,428 6
Bromsgrove627 57,559 57,261 5
Wychavon841 410,125 49,956 4
Redditch657 38,253 38,012 3
Worcester996 113,110 112,849 1

Wyre Forest Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (274 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (161 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 246 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 104 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (277 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (138 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 240 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 85 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (249 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (114 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (295 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (140 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (233 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (122 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (265 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (190 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 256 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 172 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (588 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (332 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 456 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202541
January 202548
December 202449
November 202444
October 202448
September 202431
August 202450
July 202436
June 202484

A total of 177 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202518
January 202518
December 202417
November 202411
October 202415
September 20249
August 202419
July 202414
June 202436

A total of 2923 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 292.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 588 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025274
February 2025246
January 2025277
December 2024240
November 2024249
October 2024295
September 2024233
August 2024265
July 2024256
June 2024588

A total of 604 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 60.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202544
February 202544
January 202569
December 202450
November 202447
October 202471
September 202456
August 202465
July 202454
June 2024104

A total of 724 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 72.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202569
February 202559
January 202552
December 202465
November 202458
October 202473
September 202464
August 202456
July 202464
June 2024164

A total of 610 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 61.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202560
February 202553
January 202543
December 202452
November 202448
October 202461
September 202452
August 202466
July 202453
June 2024122

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 51 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 202412

A total of 1558 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 155.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 332 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025161
February 2025104
January 2025138
December 202485
November 2024114
October 2024140
September 2024122
August 2024190
July 2024172
June 2024332

A total of 400 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202528
January 202536
December 202437
November 202440
October 202443
September 202444
August 202427
July 202420
June 202494

A total of 145 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20256
January 202524
December 202414
November 202413
October 202418
September 202410
August 202414
July 202412
June 202420

A total of 98 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20257
January 202510
December 20245
November 202411
October 20241
September 202411
August 20248
July 202413
June 202422

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
July 20245
June 202420

A total of 777 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 77.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202581
February 202547
January 202585
December 202447
November 202466
October 202475
September 202466
August 202488
July 202460
June 2024162

High Crime Locations Wyre Forest in March 2025

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

1. Park Lane (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
4. Broomfield Green (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order2
Drugs2
Other theft1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
6. Highley Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1

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