Total Crime Rate
28.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Olliver Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 98 local areas in Bartley Green , and the 382nd lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
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 Olliver Close (B62 0QB) in the last 12 months was 28.3 per 1,000 residents and was 74.7% lower than the Bartley Green average (111.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -37.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 20.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 120.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Olliver Close (B62 0QB), the main crime hotspot is near Lye Avenue. Police recorded 31 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bartley Green| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stanmore Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eldon Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Eldon Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lye Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Parkfield | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Lye Close Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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