Total Crime Rate
112.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ebstree Road area has the 6th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Himley & Swindon , and the 49th 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 Ebstree Road (WV5 7ES) in the last 12 months was 112.9 per 1,000 residents and was 12.8% higher 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 21 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 350.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 22 (≈ 51.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 60.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ebstree Road (WV5 7ES), the main crime hotspot is near Ebstree Meadow. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 10 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 | Ebstree Meadow | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ebstree Meadow | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ebstree Meadow | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ebstree Meadow | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Millpool | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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