Total Crime Rate
59.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodlands Road area has the 8th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Marlbrook , and the 111th highest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .
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 Woodlands Road (B45 9HA) in the last 12 months was 59.3 per 1,000 residents and was 77.5% higher than the Marlbrook average (33.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 25.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 250.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -10.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodlands Road (B45 9HA), the main crime hotspot is near School Road. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | School Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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