Total Crime Rate
132.0 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bennett Street area has the 10th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Blakebrook & Habberley South , and the 57th highest crime rate of 334 local areas in Wyre Forest .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bennett Street (DY11 6XU) in the last 12 months was 132.0 per 1,000 residents and was 22.3% lower than the Blakebrook & Habberley South average (169.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 22 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 4 cases , 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 ( 55.6% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (β 46.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bennett Street (DY11 6XU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Bradley Thursfield Court, where police recorded 33 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Perrett Walk (22 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Blakebrook & Habberley South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Millfield Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Habberley Street | β |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Proud Cross Ringway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bradley Thursfield Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Bradley Thursfield Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Coley Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Coley Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Grammar Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Northcliffe Heights | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Mill Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Perrett Walk | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Perrett Walk | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mill Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Crane Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Crane Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Patios | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Newlands Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Hospital | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hospital | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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