Total Crime Rate
48.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Longbank area has the 22nd highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Bewdley & Rock , and the 153rd 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 Longbank (DY12 2UL) in the last 12 months was 48.1 per 1,000 residents and was 26.9% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -81.8% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 19.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Longbank (DY12 2UL), the main crime hotspot is near St John'S Lane. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bewdley & Rock| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St John'S Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Long Bank | Under investigation |
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