Total Crime Rate
47.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
28.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Elan Close area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Wyre Forest Rural , and the 151st lowest crime rate of 335 local areas in Wyre Forest .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Elan Close (DY10 3TP) in the last 12 months was 47.8 per 1,000 residents and was 26.1% lower than the Wyre Forest Rural average (64.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 28.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Elan Close (DY10 3TP), the main crime hotspot is near Elm Close. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Wyre Forest Rural| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Brampton Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Elan Close | Under investigation |
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