Total Crime Rate
7.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Douglas Road area has the lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Drakes Cross , and the 4th lowest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Douglas Road (B47 5JZ) in the last 12 months was 7.1 per 1,000 residents and was 92.1% lower than the Drakes Cross average (90.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 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 Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Douglas Road (B47 5JZ), the main crime hotspot is near Hollywood Gardens. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Drakes Cross| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Hollywood Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Lee Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Lee Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Orchards | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hollywood Gardens | Under investigation |
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