Total Crime Rate
31.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Heron Close area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Alvechurch South , and the 114th 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 Heron Close (B48 7PT) in the last 12 months was 31.8 per 1,000 residents and was 51.8% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Heron Close (B48 7PT), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Buckleys, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Tonyn Close (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Alvechurch South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tonyn Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Tonyn Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Tonyn Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Brookside Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Callow Hill Road | — |
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