BIRCHFIELD ROAD, DY11 6PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY11 6PQ

BIRCHFIELD ROAD, DY11 6PQ, Wyre Forest has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.45 per 1,000 population. This DY11 6PQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DY11 postcode area, which has experienced 212 crimes and a crime rate of 6.52 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DY11 6PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY11 6PQ, encompassing approximately 2946 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY11 6PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • St John'S Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Greatfield Road with total crimes: 2

BIRCHFIELD ROAD, DY11 6PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66.45-53.85%
Public order32.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.020.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft137.8030.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.4150.00%
Shoplifting31.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-33.33%
Burglary10.68-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft107.8042.86%
Anti-social behaviour33.39-25.00%
Burglary31.0250.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.02-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft77.1316.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.38-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.7033.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.79-14.29%
Other theft62.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.04-25.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.14-22.22%
Other theft62.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.0433.33%
Shoplifting21.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.8050.00%
Other theft63.05-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02100.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft78.1440.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.380.00%
Drugs22.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Shoplifting20.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.1450.00%
Other theft52.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02200.00%
Shoplifting31.02200.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.43150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.71-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences20.68-66.67%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Shoplifting20.68-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.040.00%
Shoplifting42.040.00%
Drugs31.360.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20249
February 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 202410
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20233

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY11 6PQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 2. St John'S Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Greatfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Western Way
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Birchfield Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. The Lea Causeway
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Hemming Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stretton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Gainsborough Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Claughton Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1