Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

September 2025 marked a significant shift in Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook's crime profile, with the most unexpected development being the sharp rise in drug-related offences and possession of weapons, both increasing by 100% compared to August. This spike occurred against a backdrop of overall crime rate decline, which fell to 6.6 per 1,000 residents—10.8% below the UK average of 7.4. The area's crime profile remains dominated by violent crime, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 38.6% of all reported crimes, though this category saw a modest 5.6% reduction. Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns, as September's transition from summer to autumn typically coincides with back-to-school activities and university freshers' week, which may have affected both youth-related crime and community dynamics. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences remained high, with the former 20% above and the latter 48% above UK averages, suggesting that community engagement initiatives may need re-evaluation. While property crimes like shoplifting and burglary declined, the surge in drug-related offences indicates a potential shift in criminal activity that requires closer monitoring. This data illustrates a combination of seasonal rhythms and localised crime trends, with the area's rural character likely influencing the types of offences that dominate.

September 2025 witnessed a stark shift in crime patterns, with three categories seeing 100% month-on-month increases: drugs, other theft, and possession of weapons. This surge in drug-related offences, despite an overall decline in total crimes, suggests a concentrated rise in specific areas or demographics. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by 50% from 10 to 5 incidents, and burglary dropped by half from two to one, reflecting a possible seasonal reduction in property crimes linked to September's transition from summer to autumn. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which accounted for 38.6% of all crimes, remained 20% and 48% above UK averages respectively, indicating persistent challenges in managing community conduct. Violence and sexual offences. still formed the largest single category, highlighting ongoing concerns in this area.

Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook's crime rate in September 2025 fell to 6.6 per 1,000 residents, a 17% drop from the previous month's 7.9 per 1,000. This decline places the area 10.8% below the UK average, a position it has maintained for several months. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day in September, a figure consistent with recent trends. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 152 residents, illustrating a relatively low monthly exposure compared to other areas. The population of 6,676 means that the total of 44 crimes translates to a manageable number per resident, though specific categories like anti-social behaviour and public order offences remain high. These figures suggest that while overall crime is trending downward, certain types of crime persist at levels above the UK average, warranting targeted local attention.