Total Crime Rate
153.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Birmingham Road area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Alvechurch South , and the 25th highest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Birmingham Road (B97 6RH) in the last 12 months was 153.4 per 1,000 residents and was 132.7% higher than the Alvechurch South average (65.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 20 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -83.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 51.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 5.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Birmingham Road (B97 6RH), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 36 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Alvechurch South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petrol Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
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