Total Crime Rate
38.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Boultons Lane area has the 15th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Astwood Bank & Feckenham , and the 98th 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 Boultons Lane (B97 5NY) in the last 12 months was 38.2 per 1,000 residents and was 8.7% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 20.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Boultons Lane (B97 5NY), the main crime hotspot is near Blythe Close. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 9 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Windrush Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mansell Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Jordans Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
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