Total Crime Rate
161.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hansons Bridge Road area has the 8th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Castle Vale , and the 744th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
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 Hansons Bridge Road (B24 0QP) in the last 12 months was 161.6 per 1,000 residents and was 25.7% higher than the Castle Vale average (128.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 20 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 166.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 22 (≈ 111.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hansons Bridge Road (B24 0QP), the main crime hotspot is near Waterside Close. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Castle Vale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Bore Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Ruislip Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Waterside Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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