LOWER PARK, DY12 2DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY12 2DP

LOWER PARK, DY12 2DP, Wyre Forest has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.28 per 1,000 population. This DY12 2DP 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 2DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY12 2DP, encompassing approximately 1417 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DY12 2DP 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
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

LOWER PARK, DY12 2DP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.28-40.00%
Vehicle crime24.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.41-33.33%
Other theft11.410.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Public order10.71-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.8166.67%
Public order47.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.82-57.14%
Drugs12.120.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-66.67%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson714.11133.33%
Violence and sexual offences64.94-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.2350.00%
Other theft22.12100.00%
Shoplifting11.410.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.8133.33%
Criminal damage and arson38.46200.00%
Public order22.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.41-33.33%
Shoplifting11.410.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.2828.57%
Anti-social behaviour36.35-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.41-50.00%
Public order10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.94-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson22.82-33.33%
Other theft11.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour714.8140.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.9416.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.940.00%
Shoplifting22.120.00%
Public order21.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.40-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.23400.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.5350.00%
Drugs22.12100.00%
Public order21.41100.00%
Other theft11.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.87-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson25.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.41-50.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Public order10.71-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.57333.33%
Shoplifting59.1766.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.530.00%
Public order32.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.12-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.410.00%
Other theft11.410.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.17150.00%
Shoplifting33.5350.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.12-50.00%
Public order12.120.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.230.00%
Shoplifting21.410.00%
Drugs11.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20246
June 202412
May 20249
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246
January 20248
December 202313
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20242
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 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
December 20235
November 20233
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 2DP 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. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lower Park
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Westbourne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Upper Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Station Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1