DY13 8DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY13 8DU

DY13 8DU, Wyre Forest has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.43 per 1,000 population. This DY13 8DU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DY13 postcode area, which has experienced 158 crimes and a crime rate of 7.04 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DY13 8DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY13 8DU, encompassing approximately 2633 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DY13 8DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 6
  • Raven Street with total crimes: 4
  • St Michael'S Close with total crimes: 3

DY13 8DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.4321.43%
Anti-social behaviour106.46-37.50%
Other theft33.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14-75.00%
Shoplifting20.76-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-33.33%
Public order20.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1621.65-5.88%
Violence and sexual offences146.0855.56%
Criminal damage and arson85.3214.29%
Other theft63.0420.00%
Shoplifting52.2825.00%
Vehicle crime31.9050.00%
Burglary21.140.00%
Public order20.76-50.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1719.3721.43%
Violence and sexual offences96.46-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.42-12.50%
Other theft52.660.00%
Shoplifting41.9033.33%
Public order41.52100.00%
Vehicle crime21.52-50.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1420.51100.00%
Violence and sexual offences125.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.56166.67%
Other theft53.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.900.00%
Shoplifting31.52200.00%
Drugs21.14100.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Public order20.76-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.76-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.57-33.33%
Other theft104.5625.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.8040.00%
Public order32.66-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.14-57.14%
Possession of weapons21.14100.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-66.67%
Shoplifting10.38-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.270.00%
Other theft86.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.04600.00%
Public order72.66133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.66-54.55%
Shoplifting51.9025.00%
Burglary31.900.00%
Other crime21.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.76-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.7580.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.8410.00%
Other theft44.180.00%
Shoplifting41.52-42.86%
Public order31.520.00%
Drugs31.14200.00%
Possession of weapons31.14200.00%
Burglary31.1450.00%
Theft from the person11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1015.9525.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.80233.33%
Shoplifting73.80-30.00%
Other theft42.660.00%
Public order31.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.14-50.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76100.00%
Possession of weapons10.76-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1013.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.800.00%
Public order63.0450.00%
Vehicle crime42.28300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.52-62.50%
Possession of weapons21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-66.67%
Robbery10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-75.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour813.29100.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.04-11.11%
Other theft53.0425.00%
Burglary41.90-20.00%
Public order41.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.52200.00%
Other crime21.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.7712.50%
Burglary53.42-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.9033.33%
Other theft41.52-55.56%
Shoplifting41.52-20.00%
Public order21.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-83.33%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft916.33200.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.42-42.86%
Burglary83.04700.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.040.00%
Shoplifting52.28-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.900.00%
Public order21.14-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.76-66.67%
Robbery10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.470.00%
Public order75.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.660.00%
Shoplifting62.280.00%
Vehicle crime32.280.00%
Other theft31.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.140.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 202417
June 202414
May 20247
April 20245
March 202411
February 202410
January 20248
December 20238
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20247
June 20248
May 20243
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
July 20249
June 202412
May 202412
April 202418
March 202418
February 202410
January 20243
December 20238
November 20239
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 202410
April 20248
March 20244
February 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 202410
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242

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 DY13 8DU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Raven Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St Michael'S Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Worcester Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Lombard Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lickhill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Court Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. New Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Trevithick Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Stour Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Baldwin Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. A4025
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Vernon Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Tan Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. William Bullock Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1