Total Crime Rate
42.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Westville Avenue area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Blakebrook & Habberley South , and the 134th 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 Westville Avenue (DY11 6BZ) in the last 12 months was 42.9 per 1,000 residents and was 74.7% lower than the Blakebrook & Habberley South average (169.8 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 Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -30.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 30.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -36.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Westville Avenue (DY11 6BZ), the main crime hotspot is near Pershore Road. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Blakebrook & Habberley South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Manor Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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