Total Crime Rate
53.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Walker Drive area has the 9th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Broadwaters , and the 164th 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 Walker Drive (DY10 2YW) in the last 12 months was 53.4 per 1,000 residents and was 44.9% lower than the Broadwaters average (96.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , down -33.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 24.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 6.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Walker Drive (DY10 2YW), the main crime hotspot is near Leonard Avenue. Police recorded 6 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 | Other crime | Booton Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Wolverhampton Road | Under investigation |
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