Total Crime Rate
19.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hewell Lane area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Avoncroft , and the 59th lowest crime rate of 305 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 Hewell Lane (B60 1ND) in the last 12 months was 19.4 per 1,000 residents and was 52.4% lower than the Avoncroft average (40.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 2 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). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -5.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hewell Lane (B60 1ND), the main crime hotspot is near The Park. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Avoncroft| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | The Park | Awaiting court outcome |
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