Crime Rate in Broadwaters: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broadwaters

The total recorded crimes in Broadwaters, Wyre Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broadwaters crime rate of 5.07 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 Broadwaters, encompassing approximately 15,582 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
Broadwaters Crime Hotspots

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

  • Usmere Road with total crimes: 11
  • Clensmore Street with total crimes: 6
  • Olympian Court with total crimes: 5

How safe is Broadwaters?

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

  • Relative to Wyre Forest:

    • In 2024, Broadwaters reported a higher crime volume than the Wyre Forest average, with 937 crimes compared to 852. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Broadwaters witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 11 other areas in the Wyre Forest.

    • In 2023, Broadwaters experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wyre Forest average, with 1,136 crimes compared to 796. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Broadwaters witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 11 other areas in the Wyre Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Broadwaters Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Broadwaters has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 5.07 ranking 6th out of 11 in the Wyre Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Broadwaters crimes were 937. The crime rate of Broadwaters in 2024 was 60.13 (year) or 5.01 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Wyre Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Broadwaters were around 1,136 crimes with yearly crime rate of 72.90 (year) or 6.08 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Wyre Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broadwaters)CrimesRank (Broadwaters)CrimesRank (Broadwaters)
Aggborough & Spennells181 12,111 11,547 1
Blakebrook & Habberley South114 21,333 21,302 2
Foley Park & Hoobrook80 51,063 31,003 4
Mitton92 3940 4916 5
Areley Kings & Riverside84 4763 7633 8
Franche & Habberley North61 7864 6805 6
Bewdley & Rock42 10696 8640 7
Wyre Forest Rural58 8531 10554 10
Offmore & Comberton48 9585 9575 9
Wribbenhall & Arley20 11252 11315 11
Lickhill13 12147 12123 12

Broadwaters Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 195 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202514
March 202512
February 202511
January 202513
December 20246
November 202413
October 202412
September 202410
August 202415
July 202412
June 202442
May 202421

A total of 420 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202532
March 202528
February 202531
January 202524
December 202440
November 202419
October 202428
September 202423
August 202422
July 202421
June 202484
May 202438

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20258
February 202511
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20247
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202514
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20249
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
November 20243
September 20245
August 20243
June 20244

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20257
December 20247
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Broadwaters in May 2025

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

1. Usmere Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
2. Clensmore Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Olympian Court (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Queen Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
5. Monastery Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Old Bear Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Broad Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bronweningham Court (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Larkhill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Champions Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

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