Total Crime Rate
55.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
36.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Willowfield Drive area has the 8th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Franche & Habberley North , and the 164th highest crime rate of 335 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 Willowfield Drive (DY11 5DS) in the last 12 months was 55.1 per 1,000 residents and was 10.8% lower than the Franche & Habberley North average (61.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -10.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 36.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 9.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Willowfield Drive (DY11 5DS), the main crime hotspot is near Gardeners Close. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | Forest Grange | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Beechfield Drive | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Willowfield Drive | Under investigation |
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