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 January 2026 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blakebrook & Habberley South crime rate of 3.75 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-3.85% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
Blakebrook & Habberley South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Caldwall Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

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 January 2026 the Blakebrook & Habberley South has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 3.75 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Blakebrook & Habberley South)CrimesRank (Blakebrook & Habberley South)CrimesRank (Blakebrook & Habberley South)
Aggborough & Spennells98 12,111 11,547 1
Foley Park & Hoobrook85 21,063 31,003 4
Broadwaters67 5937 51,136 3
Franche & Habberley North83 3864 6805 6
Mitton66 6940 4916 5
Bewdley & Rock46 7696 8640 7
Areley Kings & Riverside37 9763 7633 8
Wyre Forest Rural38 8531 10554 10
Offmore & Comberton25 10585 9575 9
Wribbenhall & Arley19 11252 11315 11
Lickhill6 12147 12123 12

Blakebrook & Habberley South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (30 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 (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
January 20263
November 20253
October 20251
September 20254
August 20253
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252

A total of 312 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202618
December 202528
November 202522
October 202530
September 202516
August 202526
July 202526
June 202525
May 202545
April 202525
March 202533
February 202518

A total of 314 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202625
December 202526
November 202523
October 202524
September 202517
August 202530
July 202533
June 202529
May 202524
April 202531
March 202532
February 202520

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20251
November 20257
October 20256
September 20254
August 20258
July 20257
June 20254
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20258

A total of 208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 202517
November 202516
October 202514
September 202516
August 202517
July 202536
June 202510
May 202516
April 202514
March 202521
February 202520

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20259
November 20251
October 20254
September 20257
August 20256
July 20255
June 20256
May 20256
April 20259
March 20254
February 20256

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
August 20252
April 20252
February 20253

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20257
November 20259
October 20258
September 202511
August 20254
July 202512
June 202510
May 20257
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
November 20254
October 20254
September 20251
August 20256
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
November 20251
October 20253
September 20255
August 20252
July 20255
June 20253
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 20254
September 20251
August 20253
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20254
August 20253
July 20251
March 20252

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
July 20251

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

MonthCount
August 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Blakebrook & Habberley South in January 2026

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

1. Park Lane (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
2. Caldwall Crescent (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Robbery1
4. Park Butts Ringway (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lower Mill Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Habberley Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Chapel Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Perrett Walk (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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