Total Crime Rate
22.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Puddlestone Close area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Astwood Bank & Feckenham , and the 43rd lowest crime rate of 265 local areas in Redditch .
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 Puddlestone Close (B96 6FD) in the last 12 months was 22.0 per 1,000 residents and was 47.5% lower than the Astwood Bank & Feckenham average (41.9 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 Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 13.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Puddlestone Close (B96 6FD), the main crime hotspot is near New Road. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Astwood Bank & Feckenham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Puddlestone Close | Under investigation |
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