Crime Rates at Merritts Brook Close, Birmingham, B29 4QE

Merritts Brook Close area has the 30th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Allens Cross , and the 794th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Merritts Brook Close (B29 4QE) in the last 12 months was 47.0 per 1,000 residents and was 56.1% lower than the Allens Cross average (107.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Merritts Brook Close (B29 4QE), the main crime hotspot is near Shopping Area. Police recorded 62 crimes here, including 27 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.