Total Crime Rate
125.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Tennyson Way area has the 24th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Aggborough & Spennells , and the 65th highest crime rate of 334 local areas in Wyre Forest .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Tennyson Way (DY10 3XR) in the last 12 months was 125.5 per 1,000 residents and was 12.4% higher than the Aggborough & Spennells average (111.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 22 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 24 (≈ 88.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Tennyson Way (DY10 3XR), the main crime hotspot is near Tennyson Way. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aggborough & Spennells| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Brett Young Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Elmdale Drive | Under investigation |
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