Crime Rates at Hay Close, Kidderminster, DY11 5DH

Hay Close area has the 8th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Franche & Habberley North , and the 151st 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 Hay Close (DY11 5DH) in the last 12 months was 47.3 per 1,000 residents and was 11.1% lower than the Franche & Habberley North average (53.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 40.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Hay Close (DY11 5DH), the main crime hotspot is near Bradley Thursfield Court. Police recorded 33 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.