Total Crime Rate
19.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Kendlewood Road area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Broadwaters , and the 38th lowest crime rate of 334 local areas in Wyre Forest .
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 Kendlewood Road (DY10 2XH) in the last 12 months was 19.1 per 1,000 residents and was 80.3% lower than the Broadwaters average (96.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Kendlewood Road (DY10 2XH), the main crime hotspot is near Hurcott Lane. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 4 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Rozel Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Podmore Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Podmore Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hurcott Rise | — |
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