Total Crime Rate
77.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Birmingham Road area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Catshill North , and the 84th 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 Birmingham Road (B61 0HY) in the last 12 months was 77.2 per 1,000 residents and was 4.1% higher than the Catshill North average (74.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 35.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -5.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Birmingham Road (B61 0HY), the main crime hotspot is near Chepstow Drive. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Catshill North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cheltenham Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Four Oaks Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Four Oaks Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Golden Cross Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Four Oaks Drive | Under investigation |
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