Total Crime Rate
52.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ruskin Avenue area has the 27th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Aggborough & Spennells , and the 161st 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 Ruskin Avenue (DY10 3XG) in the last 12 months was 52.4 per 1,000 residents and was 53.0% lower than the Aggborough & Spennells average (111.6 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 Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 26.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ruskin Avenue (DY10 3XG), the main crime hotspot is near Tennyson Way. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aggborough & Spennells| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Brett Young Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Elmdale Drive | Under investigation |
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