Crime Rates at Blythesway, Alvechurch, Birmingham, B48 7NB

Blythesway area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Alvechurch South , and the 66th lowest crime rate of 303 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 Blythesway (B48 7NB) in the last 12 months was 20.6 per 1,000 residents and was 69.7% lower than the Alvechurch South average (67.8 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Blythesway (B48 7NB), the main crime hotspot is near The Buckleys. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.