Total Crime Rate
66.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Packhorse Lane area has the 12th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Drakes Cross , and the 97th highest 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 Packhorse Lane (B47 5DH) in the last 12 months was 66.1 per 1,000 residents and was 26.5% lower than the Drakes Cross average (90.0 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 Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 39.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Packhorse Lane (B47 5DH), the main crime hotspot is near Packhorse Lane. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Packhorse Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Packhorse Lane | Under investigation |
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