Total Crime Rate
35.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Puxton Drive area has the 11th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Franche & Habberley North , and the 110th 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 Puxton Drive (DY11 5HJ) in the last 12 months was 35.4 per 1,000 residents and was 33.6% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 25.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -54.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Puxton Drive (DY11 5HJ), the main crime hotspot is near Aintree Close. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Franche & Habberley North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Willowfield Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pendine Close | Under investigation |
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