Total Crime Rate
34.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Neachless Avenue area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Himley & Swindon , and the 136th lowest crime rate of 356 local areas in South Staffordshire .
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 Neachless Avenue (WV5 0NQ) in the last 12 months was 34.1 per 1,000 residents and was 65.9% lower than the Himley & Swindon average (100.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 20.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 46.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Neachless Avenue (WV5 0NQ), the main crime hotspot is near Cranwell Green. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Himley & Swindon| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cygnet Court | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Cranwell Green | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cygnet Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Park Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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