Total Crime Rate
31.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Elton Road area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Bewdley & Rock , and the 93rd lowest crime rate of 334 local areas in Wyre Forest .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Elton Road (DY12 2HR) in the last 12 months was 31.9 per 1,000 residents and was 51.5% lower than the Bewdley & Rock average (65.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Elton Road (DY12 2HR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Lakes Road, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Muskoka (6 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 | Criminal damage and arson | The Lakes Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | The Lakes Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Lakes Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lancaster Road | Under investigation |
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