Crime Rate in Bewdley & Rock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bewdley & Rock

The total recorded crimes in Bewdley & Rock, Wyre Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bewdley & Rock crime rate of 16.35 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 Bewdley & Rock, encompassing approximately 4,709 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (54.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Bewdley & Rock Crime Hotspots

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

  • Load Street with total crimes: 8
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Bewdley & Rock?

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

  • Relative to Wyre Forest:

    • In 2024, Bewdley & Rock demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wyre Forest average, with 696 crimes compared to 852.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bewdley & Rock recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 11 other areas in the Wyre Forest.

    • In 2023, Bewdley & Rock had fewer crimes than the Wyre Forest average, with 640 crimes compared to 796. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bewdley & Rock recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 11 other areas in the Wyre Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wyre Forest, Bewdley & Rock has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bewdley & Rock Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bewdley & Rock has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 16.35 ranking 7th out of 11 in the Wyre Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Bewdley & Rock crimes were 696. The crime rate of Bewdley & Rock in 2024 was 147.78 (year) or 12.32 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Wyre Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bewdley & Rock were around 640 crimes with yearly crime rate of 135.89 (year) or 11.32 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Wyre Forest.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bewdley & Rock)CrimesRank (Bewdley & Rock)CrimesRank (Bewdley & Rock)
Aggborough & Spennells170 12,111 11,547 1
Blakebrook & Habberley South135 21,333 21,302 2
Broadwaters79 6937 51,136 3
Foley Park & Hoobrook102 31,063 31,003 4
Mitton91 5940 4916 5
Franche & Habberley North97 4864 6805 6
Areley Kings & Riverside67 8763 7633 8
Offmore & Comberton57 10585 9575 9
Wyre Forest Rural63 9531 10554 10
Wribbenhall & Arley26 11252 11315 11
Lickhill20 12147 12123 12

Bewdley & Rock 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 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202524
May 202522
April 202521
March 202516
February 202523
January 202514
December 202410
November 202414
October 202419
September 202417
August 202419

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20256
April 20255
March 20258
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20251
April 20257
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20259
May 20258
April 202510
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 202421
September 20245
August 202411

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202511
May 20252
April 20257
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
December 20248
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Bewdley & Rock in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bewdley & Rock postcode area is presented below.

1. Load Street (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Other crime2
Public order1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. New Forest Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Baldwin Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Venus Bank (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Dunley Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cleobury Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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