Total Crime Rate
91.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Shenley Lane area has the 60th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Allens Cross , and the 1496th highest 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 Shenley Lane (B29 4JD) in the last 12 months was 91.3 per 1,000 residents and was 14.7% lower than the Allens Cross average (107.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 53.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 116.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -20.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Shenley Lane (B29 4JD), the main crime hotspot is near Almond Close. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meadow Brook Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Almond Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Chestunt Croft | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Hickory Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Old Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Old Park | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Pecan Place | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Nigel Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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