Total Crime Rate
516.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
98.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Willow Close area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Bromsgrove Central , and the 4th highest crime rate of 303 local areas in Bromsgrove .
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 Willow Close (B61 8RF) in the last 12 months was 516.4 per 1,000 residents and was 578.1% higher than the Bromsgrove Central average (76.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 61 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 13.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 24 (≈ 98.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -7.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Willow Close (B61 8RF), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bromsgrove| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Willow Gardens | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Perry Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Hanover Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Parking Area | Under investigation |
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