Total Crime Rate
46.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Marlbrook Lane area has the 10th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Catshill South , and the 140th highest 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 Marlbrook Lane (B60 1HP) in the last 12 months was 46.3 per 1,000 residents and was 16.3% lower than the Catshill South average (55.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 19.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -36.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Marlbrook Lane (B60 1HP), the main crime hotspot is near Middle House Drive. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Catshill South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Old Birmingham Road | Under investigation |
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