Total Crime Rate
53.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Reynard Close area has the 25th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw , and the 129th 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 Reynard Close (B97 6PY) in the last 12 months was 53.6 per 1,000 residents and was 32.6% lower than the Headless Cross & Oakenshaw average (79.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -90.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -90.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 12.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 80.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Reynard Close (B97 6PY), the main crime hotspot is near Pine Tree Close. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Headless Cross & Oakenshaw| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Baxterley Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Pine Tree Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Baxterley Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Baxterley Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sydnall Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sandygate Close | Under investigation |
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