Total Crime Rate
28.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Kendal Close area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Aston Fields , and the 99th 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 Kendal Close (B60 2HW) in the last 12 months was 28.1 per 1,000 residents and was 56.3% lower than the Aston Fields average (64.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 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). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 17.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Kendal Close (B60 2HW), the main crime hotspot is near Stonehouse Road. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aston Fields| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | North Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Berkeley Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | North Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Stoney Hill Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stoney Hill Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fordhouse Road | Under investigation |
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