Total Crime Rate
22.0 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
7.3 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Winford Avenue area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Kingswinford South , and the 186th lowest crime rate of 1,012 local areas in Dudley .
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 Winford Avenue (DY6 8LT) in the last 12 months was 22.0 per 1,000 residents and was 46.7% lower than the Kingswinford South average (41.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Winford Avenue (DY6 8LT), the main crime hotspot is near Guardians Walk. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Wordsley North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Winford Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Beaulieu Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Melbourne Close | Under investigation |
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