Total Crime Rate
58.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Shepley Road area has the 5th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Catshill South , and the 116th highest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Shepley Road (B45 8JW) in the last 12 months was 58.0 per 1,000 residents and was 4.9% higher than the Catshill South average (55.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 19.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Shepley Road (B45 8JW), the main crime hotspot is near Pumphouse Lane, with 2 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
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