Total Crime Rate
55.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
30.5 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Shakels Close area has the 11th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Astwood Bank & Feckenham , and the 129th highest crime rate of 260 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 Shakels Close (B97 5UJ) in the last 12 months was 55.8 per 1,000 residents and was 46.0% higher than the Astwood Bank & Feckenham average (38.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 57.1% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 30.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Shakels Close (B97 5UJ), the main crime hotspot is near Evesham Road. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Redditch| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Shakels Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Evesham Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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