Total Crime Rate
25.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hollywood Lane area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Drakes Cross , and the 90th lowest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hollywood Lane (B47 5PP) in the last 12 months was 25.6 per 1,000 residents and was 71.5% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 10.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hollywood Lane (B47 5PP), 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.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Alcester Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Hollywood Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hollywood Gardens | Under investigation |
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