DY12 9AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY12 9AY

DY12 9AY, Wyre Forest has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This DY12 9AY 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 9AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY12 9AY, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-52.38% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DY12 9AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Street with total crimes: 7
  • Clensmore Street with total crimes: 5
  • Horse Fair with total crimes: 4

DY12 9AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13NA44.44%
Anti-social behaviour10NA-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson4NA0.00%
Other theft3NA200.00%
Burglary2NA0.00%
Shoplifting2NA-83.33%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21NA50.00%
Shoplifting12NA200.00%
Violence and sexual offences9NA-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson4NA0.00%
Vehicle crime3NA50.00%
Other theft1NA-66.67%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16NA14.29%
Anti-social behaviour14NA-30.00%
Public order4NA33.33%
Shoplifting4NA-66.67%
Other theft3NA0.00%
Vehicle crime2NA100.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour20NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences14NA-39.13%
Shoplifting12NA-25.00%
Public order3NA0.00%
Other theft3NA200.00%
Burglary2NA-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson1NA-75.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23NA228.57%
Anti-social behaviour20NA233.33%
Shoplifting16NA300.00%
Criminal damage and arson4NA300.00%
Vehicle crime3NA0.00%
Public order3NA0.00%
Burglary3NA50.00%
Other crime2NA-33.33%
Robbery2NA0.00%
Other theft1NA-83.33%
Drugs1NA-50.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7NA-50.00%
Other theft6NA500.00%
Anti-social behaviour6NA-33.33%
Shoplifting4NA33.33%
Other crime3NA0.00%
Vehicle crime3NA50.00%
Public order3NA50.00%
Burglary2NA0.00%
Drugs2NA100.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14NA-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour9NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA0.00%
Shoplifting3NA-50.00%
Vehicle crime2NA0.00%
Public order2NA-50.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA-50.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19NA46.15%
Anti-social behaviour9NA50.00%
Shoplifting6NA-25.00%
Public order4NA300.00%
Drugs2NA-33.33%
Burglary2NA100.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13NA0.00%
Shoplifting8NA100.00%
Anti-social behaviour6NA500.00%
Drugs3NA0.00%
Other theft2NA-60.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Public order1NA-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13NA-18.75%
Other theft5NA-28.57%
Public order4NA-60.00%
Shoplifting4NA-55.56%
Vehicle crime1NA-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-88.89%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16NA14.29%
Public order10NA233.33%
Anti-social behaviour9NA-35.71%
Shoplifting9NA-30.77%
Other theft7NA600.00%
Vehicle crime5NA0.00%
Robbery2NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA0.00%
Burglary1NA-50.00%
Drugs1NA-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14NA7.69%
Anti-social behaviour14NA-17.65%
Shoplifting13NA85.71%
Vehicle crime5NA-44.44%
Public order3NA-25.00%
Burglary2NA0.00%
Drugs2NA100.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA-33.33%
Other theft1NA0.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour17NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences13NA0.00%
Vehicle crime9NA0.00%
Shoplifting7NA0.00%
Public order4NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 202416
June 202414
May 202423
April 20247
March 202414
February 202419
January 202413
December 202313
November 202316
October 202314
September 202313

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202421
July 202414
June 202420
May 202420
April 20246
March 20249
February 20249
January 20246
December 20231
November 20239
October 202314
September 202317

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 202310
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202412
July 20244
June 202412
May 202416
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20248
December 20234
November 20239
October 202313
September 20237

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY12 9AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Orchard Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft1
  • 2. Clensmore Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Horse Fair
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Dudley Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Carpet Trades Way
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lower Mill Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Westcott Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Windsor Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rainsford Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Broad Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Jerusalem Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Callows Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. St Marys Ringway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Bennett Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Park Butts Ringway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Mill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Puxton Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1