Total Crime Rate
17.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bear Hill area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Alvechurch South , and the 46th 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 Bear Hill (B48 7ND) in the last 12 months was 17.0 per 1,000 residents and was 74.3% lower than the Alvechurch South average (65.9 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 Anti-social behaviour 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 13.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bear Hill (B48 7ND), the main crime hotspot is near Wattes Close. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Alvechurch South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dellow Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Brookside Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | School Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | St Laurence Close | Under investigation |
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