Wyre Forest Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wyre Forest's overall crime rate in November 2025 stood at 6.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 8.2% below the UK average of 7.3. This figure marks a continuation of a trend observed in recent months, though the November data reveals a nuanced picture shaped by seasonal and local dynamics. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 38.3% of all reported crimes, with 267 incidents recorded. This rate of 2.6 per 1,000 aligns precisely with the UK average, suggesting that the area's violent crime profile mirrors national patterns. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, fell to 105 incidents—15.1% of total crimes—and was 6% below the UK average. This decline may be influenced by the seasonal transition into winter, which typically reduces opportunities for public disorder. Shoplifting, the third most frequent crime type, saw 66 incidents, a 5% deficit compared to the UK average. The presence of retail hubs in the area, particularly around the town centres of Kidderminster and Wyre Piddle, likely contributes to this pattern. However, the month also saw a marked decrease in property-related crimes, with burglary and anti-social behaviour both falling sharply. This may reflect the impact of shorter evenings and reduced foot traffic during November, a month dominated by Bonfire Night, Black Friday, and the onset of darker weather. While the overall crime rate remains stable, the shift in the composition of crimes—particularly the increase in drug-related offences—suggests that localised factors, such as changes in policing strategies or community engagement initiatives, may be playing a role. These trends, when viewed alongside the seasonal context, offer a complex but data-driven snapshot of Wyre Forest's crime profile in the final month of 2025.

November 2025 saw a sharp 33.3% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 21 to 28 incidents. This uptick, though modest in absolute terms, places Wyre Forest 11% above the UK average for this category, suggesting a localised pressure point that may warrant further scrutiny. Conversely, burglary fell by 54.8% compared to the previous month, with reported cases dropping from 42 to 19. This steep decline aligns with broader trends in property crime, which now account for only 32.3% of total crimes—down from 39.6% in October. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 23.9%, from 138 to 105, a reduction that may be linked to seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and the post-Black Friday lull in retail activity. Bicycle theft plummeted by 85.7%, from 7 to 1, a figure that is 100% below the UK average and may reflect improved security measures or reduced visibility of bicycles in the area during darker months.

Wyre Forest's crime rate in November 2025 dropped to 6.7 per 1,000 residents, a 9.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.4. This decline positions the area as one of the safer local authority districts in the UK, with a crime rate 8.2% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 23 crimes reported each day, a figure that, while non-trivial, remains lower than the UK's broader context. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 149 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests a relatively low frequency of criminal activity relative to the population. This statistic is particularly meaningful for residents, as it translates to a manageable level of risk for most households. The reduction in burglary and anti-social behaviour, combined with the overall downward trend, indicates that local measures or seasonal factors may have contributed to this improved safety profile. However, the persistence of certain crime types—such as drug-related offences—highlights areas requiring continued attention.