Crime Rates at Felton Close, Redditch, B98 0AG

Felton Close area has the 27th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw , and the 85th lowest crime rate of 260 local areas in Redditch .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Felton Close (B98 0AG) in the last 12 months was 34.8 per 1,000 residents and was 53.1% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 20.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Felton Close (B98 0AG), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.