Crime Rate in Wyre Forest Rural: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wyre Forest Rural

The total recorded crimes in Wyre Forest Rural, Wyre Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wyre Forest Rural crime rate of 53.26 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 Wyre Forest Rural, encompassing approximately 1,088 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Wyre Forest Rural Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beechcote Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Back Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Wyre Forest Rural?

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

  • Relative to Wyre Forest:

    • In 2024, Wyre Forest Rural demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wyre Forest average, with 531 crimes compared to 852.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wyre Forest Rural recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 11 other areas in the Wyre Forest.

    • In 2023, Wyre Forest Rural had fewer crimes than the Wyre Forest average, with 554 crimes compared to 796. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wyre Forest Rural recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 11 other areas in the Wyre Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wyre Forest Rural Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wyre Forest Rural has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 53.26 ranking 8th out of 11 in the Wyre Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Wyre Forest Rural crimes were 531. The crime rate of Wyre Forest Rural in 2024 was 487.65 (year) or 40.64 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Wyre Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wyre Forest Rural were around 554 crimes with yearly crime rate of 508.77 (year) or 42.40 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Wyre Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wyre Forest Rural)CrimesRank (Wyre Forest Rural)CrimesRank (Wyre Forest Rural)
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
Offmore & Comberton48 9585 9575 9
Wribbenhall & Arley20 11252 11315 11
Lickhill13 12147 12123 12

Wyre Forest Rural Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202510
March 202516
February 20254
January 20259
December 20245
November 20248
October 20245
September 20241
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202517
March 202516
February 202515
January 202522
December 202410
November 202418
October 202423
September 202412
August 202416
July 202418
June 202428
May 202414

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

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20257
February 20256
January 20256
December 20243
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20256
February 20251
January 20257
December 20244
November 202410
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 202422

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20255
January 20251
December 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20256
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Wyre Forest Rural in May 2025

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

1. Beechcote Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Back Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lea Castle Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Dobes Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Vicarage Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Brown Westhead Park (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
8. Attwood Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Honeybrook Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
10. Hurcott Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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