Total Crime Rate
34.6 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
18.9 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Defford Close area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw , and the 84th lowest 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 Defford Close (B97 5WR) in the last 12 months was 34.6 per 1,000 residents and was 53.4% lower than the Headless Cross & Oakenshaw average (74.3 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 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Defford Close (B97 5WR), the main crime hotspot is near Kingswood Close. Police recorded 13 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Faxfleet Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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