Total Crime Rate
88.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Brantley Crescent area has the 7th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Himley & Swindon , and the 75th highest crime rate of 356 local areas in South Staffordshire .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Brantley Crescent (DY7 5DB) in the last 12 months was 88.2 per 1,000 residents and was 11.9% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 125.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 53.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 120.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Brantley Crescent (DY7 5DB), the main crime hotspot is near Glebelands. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 7 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 | Brantley Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Six Ashes Road | Under investigation |
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