Total Crime Rate
14.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Appletrees Crescent area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Lowes Hill , and the 39th lowest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Appletrees Crescent (B61 0UE) in the last 12 months was 14.6 per 1,000 residents and was 68.1% lower than the Lowes Hill average (45.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 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 4 (≈ 9.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Appletrees Crescent (B61 0UE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Mallow Drive, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Mounts Street (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Lowes Hill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wrekin Drive | Under investigation |
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