Crime Rate in Mitton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mitton

The total recorded crimes in Mitton, Wyre Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mitton crime rate of 3.74 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 Mitton, encompassing approximately 11,761 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-48.15% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Mitton Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Street with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Raven Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Mitton?

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

  • Relative to Wyre Forest:

    • In 2024, Mitton reported a higher crime volume than the Wyre Forest average, with 940 crimes compared to 852. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Mitton witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Mitton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wyre Forest average, with 916 crimes compared to 796. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Mitton witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Mitton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Mitton has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 3.74 ranking 9th out of 11 in the Wyre Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Mitton crimes were 940. The crime rate of Mitton in 2024 was 79.92 (year) or 6.66 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Wyre Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mitton were around 916 crimes with yearly crime rate of 77.88 (year) or 6.49 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Wyre Forest.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wyre Forest)CrimesRank (Wyre Forest)CrimesRank (Wyre Forest)
Aggborough & Spennells169 12,111 11,547 1
Blakebrook & Habberley South106 31,333 21,302 2
Foley Park & Hoobrook112 21,063 31,003 4
Broadwaters64 4937 51,136 3
Wyre Forest Rural63 5531 10554 10
Franche & Habberley North54 8864 6805 6
Offmore & Comberton56 6585 9575 9
Bewdley & Rock40 10696 8640 7
Areley Kings & Riverside56 7763 7633 8
Wribbenhall & Arley26 11252 11315 11
Lickhill6 12147 12123 12

Mitton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (25 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 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 Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (44 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 285 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202527
January 202522
December 202422
November 202414
October 202426
September 202426
August 202426
July 202419
June 202434
May 202425
April 202430

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20259
January 20255
December 20247
November 20248
October 20249
September 20247
August 202410
July 202412
June 202418
May 202410
April 20248

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248

A total of 204 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202514
January 202525
December 20245
November 202412
October 202417
September 202414
August 202419
July 202418
June 202444
May 202411
April 202410

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20258
December 20244
November 20248
October 20248
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20246
August 202410
July 20246
June 202412
May 202412
April 20249

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20256
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
August 20247
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 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
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Mitton in March 2025

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

1. New Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
3. Raven Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Coniston Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Lorne Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Nelson Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Avocet Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Thirlmere Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Woodbury Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Woodbury Road North (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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