Crime Rates at Kenchester Close, Matchborough, Redditch, B98 0BT

Kenchester Close area has the 27th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw , and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 265 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 Kenchester Close (B98 0BT) in the last 12 months was 33.5 per 1,000 residents and was 57.9% 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 Vehicle crime with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Kenchester Close (B98 0BT), the main crime hotspot is near Winslow Close. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.