Total Crime Rate
47.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mulberry Road area has the 29th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bournville & Cotteridge , and the 795th 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 Mulberry Road (B30 1SS) in the last 12 months was 47.1 per 1,000 residents and was 52.2% 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 35.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -30.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 27.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mulberry Road (B30 1SS), 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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