Total Crime Rate
85.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Rectory Lane area has the 6th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Dodderhill , and the 90th highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Wychavon .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Rectory Lane (B61 7EJ) in the last 12 months was 85.0 per 1,000 residents and was 42.2% higher than the Dodderhill average (59.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 25.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 11.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Rectory Lane (B61 7EJ), the main crime hotspot is near School Lane. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dodderhill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | School Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | School Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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