Total Crime Rate
22.6 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
7.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Withybed Lane area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Alvechurch South , and the 79th lowest crime rate of 303 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 Withybed Lane (B48 7PD) in the last 12 months was 22.6 per 1,000 residents and was 66.6% lower than the Alvechurch South average (67.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Withybed Lane (B48 7PD), 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.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | The Buckleys | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Withybed Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | The Buckleys | Awaiting court outcome |
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