Total Crime Rate
69.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ashwood area has the 8th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Kinver & Enville , and the 101st highest crime rate of 356 local areas in South Staffordshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Ashwood (DY6 9XG) in the last 12 months was 69.2 per 1,000 residents and was 27.2% higher than the Kinver & Enville average (54.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 41.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 723.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ashwood (DY6 9XG), the main crime hotspot is near Essex Avenue. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Kinver & Enville| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Essex Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Court Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Court Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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