Total Crime Rate
24.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hillview Road area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Marlbrook , and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .
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 Hillview Road (B45 9HJ) in the last 12 months was 24.3 per 1,000 residents and was 27.3% lower 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 12.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hillview Road (B45 9HJ), 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 |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Lyndon Road | Under investigation |
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