Total Crime Rate
56.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Northumberland Avenue area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Blakebrook & Habberley South , and the 156th highest 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 Northumberland Avenue (DY11 7AW) in the last 12 months was 56.3 per 1,000 residents and was 66.9% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -83.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 21.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Northumberland Avenue (DY11 7AW), 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 Blakebrook & Habberley South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Beauchamp Heights | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Larches Cottage Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Connaught Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Neville Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | A451 | 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 |
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