Total Crime Rate
31.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Neville Avenue area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Foley Park & Hoobrook , and the 91st 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 Neville Avenue (DY11 7AL) in the last 12 months was 31.6 per 1,000 residents and was 66.9% lower than the Foley Park & Hoobrook average (95.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons 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 Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 15.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 230.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Neville Avenue (DY11 7AL), the main crime hotspot is near Connaught Avenue. Police recorded 31 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Foley Park & Hoobrook| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Beauchamp Heights | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | A451 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Connaught Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Neville Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Larches Cottage Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Larches Cottage Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Larches Cottage Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Larches Cottage Gardens | Under investigation |
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