Total Crime Rate
14.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hughes Road area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Himley & Swindon , and the 35th lowest crime rate of 356 local areas in South Staffordshire .
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 Hughes Road (DY3 4BQ) in the last 12 months was 14.7 per 1,000 residents and was 85.3% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 9.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -6.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hughes Road (DY3 4BQ), the main crime hotspot is near Baggeridge Close. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 5 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Gilt Stock Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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