Total Crime Rate
114.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lawrence Grove area has the 7th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Foley Park & Hoobrook , and the 72nd 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 Lawrence Grove (DY11 7DR) in the last 12 months was 114.6 per 1,000 residents and was 19.9% higher than the Foley Park & Hoobrook average (95.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 3 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 35.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lawrence Grove (DY11 7DR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Supermarket, where police recorded 17 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Logan Place (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Foley Park & Hoobrook| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Crosbie Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Jotham Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Goldthorn Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Summer Road | — |
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