Total Crime Rate
28.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025New Road area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Drakes Cross , and the 98th 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 New Road (B47 5ND) in the last 12 months was 28.1 per 1,000 residents and was 68.8% 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 3 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -79.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around New Road (B47 5ND), 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Hollywood Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Hollywood Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Alcester Road | — |
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