Total Crime Rate
76.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bramble Drive area has the 46th lowest crime rate of 117 local areas in Garretts Green , and the 1362nd lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bramble Drive (B26 2QQ) in the last 12 months was 76.4 per 1,000 residents and was 25.9% lower than the Garretts Green average (103.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 31.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 233.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bramble Drive (B26 2QQ), the main crime hotspot is near Leavesden Grove. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Garretts Green| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kings Croft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Leavesden Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kingfisher Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brays Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Kings Croft | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Woodbine Croft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kings Croft | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Palmvale Croft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hollywell Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Woodbine Croft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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