Crime Rate in Bewdley & Rock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bewdley & Rock

The total recorded crimes in Bewdley & Rock, Wyre Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bewdley & Rock crime rate of 8.49 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Bewdley & Rock Crime Hotspots

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

  • Upper Street with total crimes: 5
  • Load Street with total crimes: 4
  • Cherry Close with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Bewdley & Rock has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 8.49 ranking 10th 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.

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
Mitton44 9940 4916 5
Wyre Forest Rural63 5531 10554 10
Franche & Habberley North54 8864 6805 6
Offmore & Comberton56 6585 9575 9
Areley Kings & Riverside56 7763 7633 8
Wribbenhall & Arley26 11252 11315 11
Lickhill6 12147 12123 12

Bewdley & Rock Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 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 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202523
January 202514
December 202410
November 202414
October 202419
September 202417
August 202419
July 202427
June 202448
May 202419
April 202413

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 20249
July 20249
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
December 20248
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245
July 202411
June 202414
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 202421
September 20245
August 202411
July 202413
June 202420
May 20245
April 202414

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 20248
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 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 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Bewdley & Rock in March 2025

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

1. Upper Street (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Load Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Cherry Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
7. Airport/Airfield (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
8. Muskoka (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Welch Gate (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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