Total Crime Rate
46.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Highfields area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Bromsgrove Central , and the 138th highest 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 Highfields (B61 7DA) in the last 12 months was 46.6 per 1,000 residents and was 44.5% lower than the Bromsgrove Central average (83.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 700.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -70.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Highfields (B61 7DA), the main crime hotspot is near Regal Gardens. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bromsgrove Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dovecote Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Regal Gardens | Local resolution |
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