Crime Rate in Wyre Forest: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wyre Forest

The total recorded crimes in Wyre Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 872 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wyre Forest crime rate of 8.58 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (292) incidents (-5.19% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (153) incidents (2.68% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (90) incidents (52.54% increase)
Wyre Forest Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Lane with total crimes: 27
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14

Wyre Forest Police Info:

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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 (181 crimes), and the safest, Lickhill (13 crimes), is 168 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Wyre Forest.

Similarly, the area of Kidderminster Town (182 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Bewdley East & Upper Arley (27 crimes), with a difference of 155 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Wyre Forest.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Aggborough & Spennells181
Blakebrook & Habberley South114
Mitton92
Areley Kings & Riverside84
Foley Park & Hoobrook80

Safest Wards:

Wyre Forest Rural58
Offmore & Comberton48
Bewdley & Rock42
Wribbenhall & Arley20
Lickhill13

Most Dangerous Areas:

Kidderminster Town182
Habberley89
Stourport Mitton & Wilden86
Stourport Areley Kings75
Foley Park73

Safest Areas:

Bewdley West, Ribbesford & Far Forest35
Franche30
Stourport Lickhill & Burlish28
Greenhill27
Bewdley East & Upper Arley27

Wyre Forest Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wyre Forest has recorded 872 crimes with crime rate of 8.58 ranking 132th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Worcestershire)CrimesRank (Worcestershire)CrimesRank (Worcestershire)
Malvern Hills427 65,269 65,428 6
Bromsgrove621 57,559 57,261 5
Wychavon836 410,125 49,956 4
Redditch692 38,253 38,012 3
Worcester1,040 113,110 112,849 1

Wyre Forest Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (292 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (153 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (308 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (149 incidents) also being high.

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 720 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202569
April 202541
March 202560
February 202553
January 202543
December 202452
November 202448
October 202461
September 202452
August 202466
July 202453
June 2024122

A total of 58 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 202412

A total of 176 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202514
March 202514
February 20256
January 202524
December 202414
November 202413
October 202418
September 202410
August 202414
July 202412
June 202420

A total of 866 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202580
April 202562
March 202569
February 202559
January 202552
December 202465
November 202458
October 202473
September 202464
August 202456
July 202464
June 2024164

A total of 70 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20253
February 20255
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
July 20245
June 202420

A total of 710 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202555
March 202544
February 202544
January 202569
December 202450
November 202447
October 202471
September 202456
August 202465
July 202454
June 2024104

A total of 926 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202590
April 202559
March 202581
February 202547
January 202585
December 202447
November 202466
October 202475
September 202466
August 202488
July 202460
June 2024162

A total of 459 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202534
March 202531
February 202528
January 202536
December 202437
November 202440
October 202443
September 202444
August 202427
July 202420
June 202494

A total of 1860 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 155.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 332 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025153
April 2025149
March 2025161
February 2025104
January 2025138
December 202485
November 2024114
October 2024140
September 2024122
August 2024190
July 2024172
June 2024332

A total of 218 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202516
March 202520
February 202518
January 202518
December 202417
November 202411
October 202415
September 20249
August 202419
July 202414
June 202436

A total of 3523 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 293.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 588 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025292
April 2025308
March 2025274
February 2025246
January 2025277
December 2024240
November 2024249
October 2024295
September 2024233
August 2024265
July 2024256
June 2024588

A total of 551 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202552
March 202525
February 202541
January 202548
December 202449
November 202444
October 202448
September 202431
August 202450
July 202436
June 202484

A total of 114 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 202510
February 20257
January 202510
December 20245
November 202411
October 20241
September 202411
August 20248
July 202413
June 202422

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244

High Crime Locations Wyre Forest in May 2025

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

1. Park Lane (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting18
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Robbery1
Other theft1
Other crime1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
4. Bull Ring (Map)
Total11
Public order3
Other crime3
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Usmere Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Other crime1
6. Larches Cottage Gardens (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Public order2
Drugs1

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