DOWLES ROAD, DY12 2RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY12 2RB

DOWLES ROAD, DY12 2RB, Wyre Forest has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.91 per 1,000 population. This DY12 2RB 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 2RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY12 2RB, encompassing approximately 1769 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DY12 2RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Load Street with total crimes: 4
  • Richmond Road with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

DOWLES ROAD, DY12 2RB 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.91-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.83200.00%
Vehicle crime31.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.70-60.00%
Other theft11.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.8733.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.52-37.50%
Shoplifting22.830.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-83.33%
Other theft10.57-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour815.26100.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.39200.00%
Other theft33.39200.00%
Shoplifting21.700.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.31-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.09-20.00%
Shoplifting22.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13100.00%
Vehicle crime11.13-50.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

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 offences1012.44233.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.65-28.57%
Public order22.83100.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Shoplifting11.130.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%

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 behaviour77.91-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences33.96-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.70-33.33%
Burglary11.130.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%

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 behaviour915.26200.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.090.00%
Shoplifting43.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.260.00%
Public order21.700.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.700.00%
Vehicle crime11.700.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.78-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.96-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.70-66.67%
Drugs10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.18650.00%
Shoplifting78.48133.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.960.00%
Public order43.39300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.260.00%
Burglary21.70100.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.6550.00%
Shoplifting31.70-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.70-50.00%
Burglary11.13-50.00%
Public order10.570.00%

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 offences49.610.00%
Shoplifting42.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.260.00%
Burglary21.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Public order10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
October 20233

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20246
June 20249
May 202410
April 20243
March 20247
February 20247
January 20247
December 202315
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20249
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

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

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY12 2RB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Load Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Richmond Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 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. Upper Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Nursery Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1