Total Crime Rate
19.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ferndale Close area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Belbroughton & Romsley , and the 58th lowest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .
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 Ferndale Close (DY9 0QA) in the last 12 months was 19.1 per 1,000 residents and was 69.6% lower than the Belbroughton & Romsley average (62.8 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 Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 11.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ferndale Close (DY9 0QA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Supermarket, where police recorded 20 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Lodge Crescent (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Belbroughton & Romsley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Station Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lodge Crescent | — |
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