WELCH GATE, DY12 2AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY12 2AU

WELCH GATE, DY12 2AU, Wyre Forest has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.46 per 1,000 population. This DY12 2AU 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 2AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY12 2AU, encompassing approximately 2145 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

DY12 2AU 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
  • Richmond Road with total crimes: 2

WELCH GATE, DY12 2AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.46-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson42.3333.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.86-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.19-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.80-40.00%
Shoplifting21.400.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.1275.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.26-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson52.8066.67%
Other theft32.33200.00%
Other crime21.400.00%
Shoplifting20.930.00%
Drugs10.930.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.6530.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.06-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.86200.00%
Shoplifting21.40100.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-66.67%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.72233.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.66-28.57%
Vehicle crime32.330.00%
Public order21.400.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.52-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences33.26-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-33.33%
Burglary10.930.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour912.12125.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.190.00%
Shoplifting43.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.860.00%
Burglary11.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.39-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.26300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8650.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.46-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson24.66-66.67%
Other crime10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-80.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Public order10.47-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1721.44466.67%
Shoplifting77.92133.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.8066.67%
Public order42.33300.00%
Burglary21.86100.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.13-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.400.00%
Shoplifting31.40-25.00%
Burglary11.40-50.00%
Public order10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.390.00%
Shoplifting41.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.400.00%
Burglary21.400.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Public order10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
October 20233

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20246
June 202413
May 202410
April 20243
March 20247
February 20247
January 202410
December 202317
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20249
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 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 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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 2AU 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. Richmond Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Patchetts Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Venus Bank
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Upper Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1