Crime Rate in Lickhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lickhill

The total recorded crimes in Lickhill, Wyre Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lickhill crime rate of 6.74 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 Lickhill, encompassing approximately 1,928 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Lickhill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broomy Close with total crimes: 3
  • Caldy Walk with total crimes: 2
  • Conference Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Lickhill?

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

  • Relative to Wyre Forest:

    • In 2024, Lickhill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wyre Forest average, with 147 crimes compared to 852.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lickhill recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 11 other areas in the Wyre Forest.

    • In 2023, Lickhill had fewer crimes than the Wyre Forest average, with 123 crimes compared to 796. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lickhill recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 11 other areas in the Wyre Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wyre Forest, Lickhill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Lickhill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Lickhill has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 6.74 ranking 12th out of 11 in the Wyre Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Lickhill crimes were 147. The crime rate of Lickhill in 2024 was 76.23 (year) or 6.35 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Wyre Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lickhill were around 123 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.78 (year) or 5.32 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Wyre Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lickhill)CrimesRank (Lickhill)CrimesRank (Lickhill)
Aggborough & Spennells181 12,111 11,547 1
Blakebrook & Habberley South114 21,333 21,302 2
Broadwaters79 6937 51,136 3
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

Lickhill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Robbery was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
June 20242

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
January 20254
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 20247
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Lickhill in May 2025

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

1. Broomy Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Caldy Walk (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Conference Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Elan Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Torridon Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Calder Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Gala Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Worth Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Lickhill Road North (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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