Total Crime Rate
11.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sandy Lane area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Bewdley & Rock , and the 21st lowest crime rate of 334 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 Sandy Lane (DY11 5QZ) in the last 12 months was 11.7 per 1,000 residents and was 82.2% lower than the Bewdley & Rock average (65.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -80.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sandy Lane (DY11 5QZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Berrow Hill Road, where police recorded 3 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Bridgnorth Road (1 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bewdley & Rock| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Bridgnorth Road | Under investigation |
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