Total Crime Rate
11.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Southall Drive area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Dodderhill , and the 31st lowest crime rate of 426 local areas in Wychavon .
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 Southall Drive (DY11 7LD) in the last 12 months was 11.9 per 1,000 residents and was 80.1% lower than the Dodderhill average (59.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Public order with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 11.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Southall Drive (DY11 7LD), the main crime hotspot is near Groves Way. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dodderhill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Woodbury Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Woodbury Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Old Worcester Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Groves Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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