Wyre Forest Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wyre Forest's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 8.4 per 1,000 residents, a 3.7% increase over the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 33.5% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 2.8 per 1,000 — matching the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 17.6% of total crimes and occurring at a rate of 1.5 per 1,000, 6% above the UK average. Shoplifting, the third most common category at 10.3% of total crimes, was reported at 0.9 per 1,000, 34% higher than the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. This stark deviation from national trends suggests local factors, such as the presence of retail hubs or seasonal shopping activity, may be contributing to the elevated rate. May's longer evenings and bank holidays, which often coincide with increased outdoor socialising, likely play a role in the higher rates of public order offences and anti-social behaviour. These patterns align with the broader seasonal context of the month, where extended daylight hours and the start of the summer period may influence both criminal opportunities and community dynamics. While the overall rate remains relatively close to the UK average, the significant disparity in shoplifting and anti-social behaviour highlights the need for targeted local interventions or further analysis of the underlying causes.

May 2025 saw a 150% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 2 to 5 incidents, a trend that may reflect seasonal patterns such as increased cycling during warmer weather. Theft from the person also doubled, with seven incidents reported compared to none in April, potentially linked to increased foot traffic and social events. Public order offences surged by 68.3%, from 41 to 69, a sharp rise that may be influenced by the longer evenings and bank holidays typical of May. Conversely, burglary rates fell by 26.5%, and vehicle crime dropped by 17.3%, suggesting possible improvements in targeted security efforts or changes in criminal activity patterns. Shoplifting remained 34% above the UK average, indicating a persistent local issue compared to national trends, while anti-social behaviour was 6% above the UK average, pointing to community-specific challenges.

Wyre Forest's crime rate in May 2025 rose to 8.4 per 1,000 residents, a 7.6% increase from April's 7.8 per 1,000. This places the area slightly above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the district saw approximately 28 crimes reported each day, translating to one crime for every 119 residents over the course of the month. With a population of 103,913, this suggests that while the overall rate is marginally higher than the UK average, the frequency of individual incidents remains relatively low compared to more densely populated regions. The increase in violent crimes and anti-social behaviour, coupled with a notable rise in public order offences, may reflect seasonal factors such as extended evenings and bank holidays, which could contribute to increased socialising and associated activities. However, decreases in burglary and vehicle crime suggest that some areas of the district may be experiencing improved security measures or reduced opportunities for certain types of criminal activity.