Total Crime Rate
8.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hidcote Avenue area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 109 local areas in Sutton Reddicap , and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
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 Hidcote Avenue (B76 1SB) in the last 12 months was 8.1 per 1,000 residents and was 90.5% lower than the Sutton Reddicap average (85.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hidcote Avenue (B76 1SB), the main crime hotspot is near Pytman Drive. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Sutton Reddicap| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Greenacres | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Saplings | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Maplewood | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Pytman Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lane Croft | — |
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