Total Crime Rate
50.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hunter Avenue area has the 28th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Boney Hay & Central , and the 142nd highest crime rate of 342 local areas in Lichfield .
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 Hunter Avenue (WS7 9AF) in the last 12 months was 50.5 per 1,000 residents and was 13.0% lower than the Boney Hay & Central average (58.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 37.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 40.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hunter Avenue (WS7 9AF), the main crime hotspot is near Moor Close. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Boney Hay & Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Boney Hay Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Keble Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Greyhound Close | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Theatre/Concert Hall | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Westbourne Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Moor Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hunter Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Woodford Crescent | Under investigation |
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