Crime in Bewdley: statistics, rates and trends
665 crimes were recorded in Bewdley in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bewdley at a glance
- Crime trends in Bewdley
- Types of crime in Bewdley
- Bewdley compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Bewdley
- Streets with the most crime in Bewdley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bewdley
- Population and deprivation in Bewdley
- Questions about crime in Bewdley
- About this data
665 crimes were recorded in Bewdley in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 341 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Bewdley has the 978th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bewdley | Wyre Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 665 | 8,958 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.2 | 86.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 11,230 | 103,913 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bewdley was highest in the year to July 2021 (934 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (665). Over the whole period it fell 25%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 665 | 59.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 733 | 65.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 751 | 66.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 864 | 76.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 840 | 74.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 934 | 83.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 918 | 81.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 834 | 74.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 886 | 78.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 82 |
| June 2026 | 63 |
| May 2026 | 43 |
| April 2026 | 53 |
| March 2026 | 58 |
| February 2026 | 66 |
| January 2026 | 50 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 61 |
| October 2025 | 52 |
| September 2025 | 52 |
| August 2025 | 50 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bewdley over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+20%). The largest falls were in burglary (-50%) and other theft (-47%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 341 | 30.4 | 0.89 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 86 | 7.7 | 0.50 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 4.3 | 0.63 | -32% |
| Other theft | 36 | 3.2 | 0.50 | -47% |
| Public order | 35 | 3.1 | 0.47 | -31% |
| Burglary | 32 | 2.8 | 0.81 | -50% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 2.1 | 0.43 | -40% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 1.8 | 0.21 | +150% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.4 | 0.67 | +14% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.2 | 0.35 | +62% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.0 | 1.01 | +38% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bewdley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bewdley recorded 341 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 51.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bewdley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bewdley recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bewdley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bewdley recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bewdley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bewdley recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bewdley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bewdley recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bewdley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bewdley recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bewdley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bewdley recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bewdley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bewdley recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bewdley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bewdley recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bewdley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bewdley recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bewdley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bewdley recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bewdley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bewdley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bewdley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bewdley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Bewdley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bewdley.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bewdley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidderminster | 5,629 | 99.8 | +68% |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 1,192 | 62.6 | +6% |
| Hagley | 243 | 32.0 | -46% |
| Stourbridge | 4,098 | 69.6 | +18% |
| Kingswinford | 2,829 | 54.0 | -9% |
| Brierley Hill | 3,630 | 115.3 | +95% |
| Droitwich Spa | 1,867 | 76.4 | +29% |
| Bromsgrove | 2,310 | 67.5 | +14% |
2 areas within Bewdley, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Bewdley & Rock had the highest rate (56.9 per 1,000) and Wribbenhall & Arley the lowest (52.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bewdley & Rock | Neighbourhood | 9,013 | 513 | 56.9 |
| Wribbenhall & Arley | Neighbourhood | 4,958 | 261 | 52.6 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bewdley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 54 |
| On or near Load Street | 48 |
| On or near Supermarket | 46 |
| On or near Parking Area | 42 |
| On or near Orchard Rise | 30 |
| On or near Northwood Halt | 22 |
| On or near Cordle Marsh Road | 15 |
| On or near Sandstone Road | 15 |
| On or near Theme/Adventure Park | 14 |
| On or near Springhill Rise | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bewdley over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 275 | 41.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 114 | 17.1% |
| Under investigation | 102 | 15.3% |
| Not recorded | 86 | 12.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 5.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Bewdley has an estimated population of 11,230. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bewdley sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bewdley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.8% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
Is Bewdley a safe place to live?
Bewdley recorded 59.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bewdley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 341 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (86).
Is crime in Bewdley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bewdley was down 9% on the year before: 665 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 733 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bewdley?
Bewdley is policed by West Mercia. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bewdley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.