Total Crime Rate
9.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Windmill Avenue area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Marlbrook , and the 16th lowest 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 Windmill Avenue (B45 9SU) in the last 12 months was 9.4 per 1,000 residents and was 72.0% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 23.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Windmill Avenue (B45 9SU), the main crime hotspot is near Tresco Close. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tresco Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Segbourne Road | Under investigation |
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