Total Crime Rate
118.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bell Lane area has the 42nd highest crime rate of 117 local areas in Garretts Green , and the 1133rd 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 Bell Lane (B33 0HX) in the last 12 months was 118.9 per 1,000 residents and was 15.2% higher 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 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 69.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 6.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bell Lane (B33 0HX), the main crime hotspot is near Fastmoor Oval. Police recorded 35 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 | Fastmoor Oval | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Buckden Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Holly Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Liverpool Croft | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Leyburn Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Chimes Close | Under investigation |
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