Crime Rates at Shenstone Avenue, Norton, Stourbridge, DY8 3EH

Shenstone Avenue area has the 9th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Norton , and the 476th highest crime rate of 1,019 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 Shenstone Avenue (DY8 3EH) in the last 12 months was 55.6 per 1,000 residents and was 22.1% higher than the Norton average (45.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 43.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 87.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 39.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Shenstone Avenue (DY8 3EH), the main crime hotspot is near Shenstone Avenue. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.