DY11 7BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY11 7BU

DY11 7BU, Wyre Forest has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.64 per 1,000 population. This DY11 7BU 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 7BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY11 7BU, encompassing approximately 1980 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DY11 7BU area, explore the DY11 7BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

DY11 7BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lawrence Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Highley Close with total crimes: 4
  • Crosbie Grove with total crimes: 3

DY11 7BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour913.6412.50%
Violence and sexual offences94.5580.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.55-25.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Public order10.51-66.67%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.62300.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.04-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.53100.00%
Public order32.02200.00%
Other crime11.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.61180.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Public order11.01-66.67%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.09-54.55%
Public order32.53-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.52-50.00%
Other theft31.520.00%
Shoplifting21.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.6710.00%
Public order75.5616.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.03200.00%
Other theft31.520.00%
Shoplifting11.520.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.15233.33%
Public order65.05100.00%
Burglary43.03100.00%
Other theft32.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.52-25.00%
Other crime21.520.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.58-20.00%
Public order32.0250.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.52-72.73%
Burglary21.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-50.00%
Other theft11.010.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.63-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.56150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.53100.00%
Public order22.02-71.43%
Burglary11.010.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.167.14%
Public order77.58600.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.540.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-50.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.627.69%
Anti-social behaviour47.07-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson22.02-50.00%
Public order11.01-80.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.2144.44%
Anti-social behaviour116.57266.67%
Public order55.56150.00%
Burglary42.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.02100.00%
Shoplifting12.02-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.110.00%
Shoplifting34.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.520.00%
Public order21.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 202414
June 20245
May 202411
April 202410
March 20243
February 202411
January 202415
December 202314
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY11 7BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lawrence Grove
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Highley Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Crosbie Grove
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Jubilee Drive South
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Victoria Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Lickey Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Goldthorn Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Cotswold Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Goldthorn Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1