Total Crime Rate
40.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hay Green Lane area has the 24th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bournville & Cotteridge , and the 656th 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 Hay Green Lane (B30 1SP) in the last 12 months was 40.8 per 1,000 residents and was 58.5% lower than the Bournville & Cotteridge average (98.4 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 Violence and sexual offences with 10 cases , up 66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 66.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 40.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 33.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hay Green Lane (B30 1SP), the main crime hotspot is near Blackthorn Close. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bournville & Cotteridge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ryebank Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bayliss Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sports/Recreation Area | — |
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