Total Crime Rate
9.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lynbrook Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Drakes Cross , and the 17th lowest 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 Lynbrook Close (B47 5PU) in the last 12 months was 9.4 per 1,000 residents and was 89.6% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2023. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lynbrook Close (B47 5PU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hollywood Drive, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hollywood Lane (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Drakes Cross| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Coppice Gardens | Under investigation |
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