Wythall is the third safest small towns in Worcestershire, and is the 60th most dangerous overall out of Worcestershire's 195 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Wythall in 2021 was 51 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Worcestershire's overall crime rate, coming in 29% lower than the Worcestershire rate of 65 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Wythall is the 339th safest small town, and the 3,208th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In September 2021, Wythall was the worst small town in Worcestershire for burglary, with 10 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.81 per 1,000 inhabitants. February 2021 was also a bad month for Wythall residents, when it was Worcestershire's most dangerous small town for criminal damage and arson, recording 25 crimes at a rate of 2.0 per 1,000 residents. Wythall recorded 1 report of drugs during October 2021, making its crime rate of 0.08 the worst small town for drugs in Worcestershire that month.
The most common crimes in Wythall are violence and sexual offences, with 224 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 18. This is 21% higher than 2020's figure of 178 offences and a difference of 3.73 from 2020's crime rate of 14. Wythall's least common crime is theft from the person, with 1 offence recorded in 2021, a decrease of 100% from 2020's figure of 2 crimes.
Third Safest
Small Towns, Worcestershire
76% lower, regional crime rate
West Midlands
51% lower, national crime rate
England, Wales & NI
As of 2022, the crime rate in Wythall is 76% lower than the West Midlands and 51% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Wythall represent the time frame between May 2019 and April 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 51 | 623 |
| 2020 | 45 | 555 |
| 2019 | 49 | 609 |
| 2018 | 55 | 674 |
| 2017 | 54 | 661 |
| 2016 | 44 | 540 |
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| Wythall | Worcestershire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 310 | 25.15 | 20,653 | 34.67 | 38% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 8 | 0.65 | 293 | 0.49 | 25% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 71 | 5.76 | 2,268 | 3.81 | 34% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 104 | 8.44 | 3,936 | 6.61 | 22% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.57 | 1,125 | 1.89 | 232% safer |
| Other Crime | 8 | 0.65 | 695 | 1.17 | 80% safer |
| Other Theft | 43 | 3.49 | 3,129 | 5.25 | 50% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 2 | 0.16 | 415 | 0.70 | 338% safer |
| Public Order | 37 | 3.00 | 3,451 | 5.79 | 93% safer |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.30 | 257 | 0.43 | 67% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 2.43 | 2,809 | 4.71 | 94% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 1 | 0.08 | 231 | 0.39 | 388% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 72 | 5.84 | 2,139 | 3.59 | 39% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 224 | 18.17 | 18,049 | 30.29 | 67% safer |
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warndon | 48 | 4.63 | 992% safer |
| Bewdley | 383 | 40.74 | 24% safer |
| Wythall | 623 | 50.55 | - |
| Droitwich Spa | 1,510 | 62.45 | 19% more dangerous |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 1,360 | 65.38 | 23% more dangerous |
| Pershore | 585 | 72.26 | 30% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Burglary | On or near The Innage | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Paddocks Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Hollywood Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Fords Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Burglary | On or near Heycott Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near The Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Hollywood Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Forest Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Middle Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Drawbridge Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Alfreda Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Burglary | On or near Lee Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Bicycle theft | On or near The Hurst | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Chapel Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Barkers Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Paddocks Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near May Farm Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Hadley Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 17 | 15 | 12 | 25 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.08 | 0.32 | 0.08 | 0.65 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 11 | 8 | 8 | 6 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 | Getting worse |
| Drugs | 0.97 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.57 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 1.8 | 0.49 | 1.0 | 0.65 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 6 | 5 | 3.6 | 3.5 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.16 | 0.24 | 0.73 | 0.16 | Safer |
| Public Order | 2.1 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 3.0 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.41 | 0.81 | 0.65 | 1.3 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 3.6 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 2.4 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.16 | 0.24 | 0.16 | 0.08 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 10 | 9 | 6 | 6 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 13 | 14 | 14 | 18 | Getting worse |
We only display green spaces in Wythall that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2021.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Heath United Football Ground | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 2.0 |
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Wythall | 50.55 | - |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 25% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 39% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.05 | 44% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 44% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 102.24 | 51% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 55% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 59% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 129.64 | 61% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 62% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 67% more dangerous |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Wythall change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in November, when Wythall saw a 750% increase in criminal damage and arson. Wythall saw a large fall in burglary during May, when it fell by 90% compared to May in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -11% | +50% | +200% | +133% | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | +50% | -83% | -90% | +100% | +25% | +129% | - | -56% | -50% | +18% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -20% | -71% | +300% | - | +167% | -56% | -25% | -25% | +750% | +20% |
| Drugs | +200% | - | - | -67% | - | - | -80% | - | -67% | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | -80% | -67% | - | -67% | - | -60% | +167% | -50% | +67% | +50% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | +67% | -33% | - | -80% | +50% | - | +33% | -25% | -33% | +50% |
| Robbery | - | - | +100% | - | +100% | - | -67% | - | - | - |
| Shoplifting | -67% | -50% | -50% | - | -50% | -83% | - | -20% | - | -50% |
| Vehicle Crime | -17% | -75% | -78% | -56% | -13% | -67% | +71% | +175% | +43% | -13% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -18% | -18% | +27% | +67% | -29% | - | -21% | +14% | -13% | +50% |
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