RIVERWAY DRIVE, DY12 1AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY12 1AJ

RIVERWAY DRIVE, DY12 1AJ, Wyre Forest has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.29 per 1,000 population. This DY12 1AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DY12 postcode area, which has experienced 74 crimes and a crime rate of 5.84 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DY12 1AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY12 1AJ, encompassing approximately 1554 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY12 1AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Load Street with total crimes: 4
  • Severn Side South with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

RIVERWAY DRIVE, DY12 1AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.29-30.00%
Vehicle crime34.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.29-83.33%
Other theft10.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.430.00%
Public order43.860.00%
Shoplifting22.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29-75.00%
Drugs11.290.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson814.80700.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.15100.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.86-61.54%
Shoplifting23.220.00%
Other theft11.29-50.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.4430.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.36-57.14%
Shoplifting21.93100.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.8042.86%
Anti-social behaviour76.4340.00%
Vehicle crime34.500.00%
Shoplifting11.930.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.9416.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.22-33.33%
Burglary11.290.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Public order10.64-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1016.73150.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.430.00%
Shoplifting43.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.570.00%
Public order31.93200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.58-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.86300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.57-25.00%
Drugs31.93200.00%
Other theft11.930.00%
Public order10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.01-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson44.50-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.57-50.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1728.31325.00%
Shoplifting810.94166.67%
Public order55.15400.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.22400.00%
Vehicle crime33.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.93-66.67%
Burglary11.290.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.65100.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.86-33.33%
Shoplifting32.57-25.00%
Public order11.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.940.00%
Shoplifting43.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.930.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20245
June 202413
May 202410
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 202317
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
March 202410
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20243
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20248
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20244
December 20238
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY12 1AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Load Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Severn Side South
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Patchetts Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Venus Bank
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Westbourne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Nursery Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1