Total Crime Rate
62.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sytch Lane area has the 12th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Himley & Swindon , and the 119th highest 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 Sytch Lane (WV5 0NF) in the last 12 months was 62.5 per 1,000 residents and was 37.6% 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 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -38.1% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 41.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 67.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sytch Lane (WV5 0NF), the main crime hotspot is near Lamb Crescent. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 19 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 | Chartwell Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Elm Tree Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Cranwell Green | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lamb Crescent | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lamb Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lamb Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Park Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cygnet Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cygnet Court | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wood Hill Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Longlands | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Westleigh Road | Under investigation |
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