Total Crime Rate
7.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Highfield Road area has the lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Broadwaters , and the 7th lowest crime rate of 334 local areas in Wyre Forest .
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 Highfield Road (DY10 2TL) in the last 12 months was 7.8 per 1,000 residents and was 92.0% lower than the Broadwaters average (96.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Highfield Road (DY10 2TL), the main crime hotspot is near Hurcott Road. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Broadwaters| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | The Deansway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Vine Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Vine Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Waverley Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Broadwaters Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Batham Road | Under investigation |
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