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Crime in Blakedown

Blakedown had 20 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 53.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 21st of 23 Wyre Forest areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 42% below the middle Wyre Forest area. Crime was up 67% on the three months before.

DY10, Wyre Forest · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Blakedown

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53.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
21 of 23Wyre Forest rank1st is the highest rate
+67%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common8 in 3 months

Month by month

1 Mar 9 Apr 2 May 6 Jun 8 Jul 6 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Blakedown. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence840%
theft315%
burglary210%
criminal damage210%
vehicle crime210%
anti-social behaviour15%
other crime15%
public order15%

Blakedown against Wyre Forest

TypeBlakedown per 1,000Middle Wyre Forest areaChange
Violence21.337.8–
Burglary5.33.1–
Vehicle crime5.310.3–
Anti-social behaviour2.715.1–
Theft and robbery87.7–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Cookley94.7▲ 46%
Greenhill91.1▲ 31%
Broadwaters89.3▲ 49%
Offmore Farm76.4▲ 43%
Blakedown53.2▲ 67%
Hagley32▲ 39%
See every Wyre Forest area ranked on the crime in Wyre Forest page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Blakedown a safe area?

Blakedown had about 53.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 21 of 23 Wyre Forest areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Blakedown?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (8), followed by theft (3) and burglary (2).