Total Crime Rate
39.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Morfe Hall Lane area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Himley & Swindon , and the 157th lowest crime rate of 356 local areas in South Staffordshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Morfe Hall Lane (DY7 5HT) in the last 12 months was 39.2 per 1,000 residents and was 60.8% 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 4 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 4 (≈ 15.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Morfe Hall Lane (DY7 5HT), the main crime hotspot is near The Close. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 3 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 | Anti-social behaviour | The Close | — |
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