Crime Rate in Blakebrook & Habberley South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blakebrook & Habberley South

The total recorded crimes in Blakebrook & Habberley South, Wyre Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 135 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blakebrook & Habberley South crime rate of 6.84 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 Blakebrook & Habberley South, encompassing approximately 19,726 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (260.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (13.79% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (4.00% increase)
Blakebrook & Habberley South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Lane with total crimes: 15
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11

How safe is Blakebrook & Habberley South?

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

  • Relative to Wyre Forest:

    • In 2024, Blakebrook & Habberley South reported a higher crime volume than the Wyre Forest average, with 1,333 crimes compared to 852. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Blakebrook & Habberley South witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 11 other areas in the Wyre Forest.

    • In 2023, Blakebrook & Habberley South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wyre Forest average, with 1,302 crimes compared to 796. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Blakebrook & Habberley South witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 11 other areas in the Wyre Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wyre Forest, Blakebrook & Habberley South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Blakebrook & Habberley South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Blakebrook & Habberley South has recorded 135 crimes with crime rate of 6.84 ranking 2th out of 11 in the Wyre Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Blakebrook & Habberley South crimes were 1,333. The crime rate of Blakebrook & Habberley South in 2024 was 67.57 (year) or 5.63 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Wyre Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blakebrook & Habberley South were around 1,302 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.00 (year) or 5.50 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Wyre Forest.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blakebrook & Habberley South)CrimesRank (Blakebrook & Habberley South)CrimesRank (Blakebrook & Habberley South)
Aggborough & Spennells170 12,111 11,547 1
Broadwaters79 6937 51,136 3
Foley Park & Hoobrook102 31,063 31,003 4
Mitton91 5940 4916 5
Franche & Habberley North97 4864 6805 6
Bewdley & Rock77 7696 8640 7
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

Blakebrook & Habberley South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (33 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 207 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202510
May 202516
April 202514
March 202521
February 202520
January 202518
December 202415
November 202416
October 202416
September 20249
August 202416

A total of 305 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202525
May 202545
April 202525
March 202533
February 202518
January 202532
December 202414
November 202423
October 202425
September 202416
August 202423

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202510
May 20257
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20258
December 20247
November 20246
October 20246
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20258
January 20257
December 20247
November 20244
October 202410
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
January 20251
November 20242

A total of 363 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202529
May 202524
April 202531
March 202532
February 202520
January 202550
December 202425
November 202432
October 202435
September 202426
August 202426

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20256
April 20259
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20248
November 20248
October 202412
September 202411
August 202416

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 202416

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Blakebrook & Habberley South in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Blakebrook & Habberley South postcode area is presented below.

1. Park Lane (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lower Mill Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Park Butts Ringway (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Park Street (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
7. Bewdley Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hemming Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Mill Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
10. Chapel Street (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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