Total Crime Rate
205.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Claybrook Drive area has the 4th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw , and the 19th highest crime rate of 265 local areas in Redditch .
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 Claybrook Drive (B98 0FY) in the last 12 months was 205.7 per 1,000 residents and was 158.7% higher than the Headless Cross & Oakenshaw average (79.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 76.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 18.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Claybrook Drive (B98 0FY), the main crime hotspot is near Haseley Close. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 9 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 | Burglary | Haseley Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Haseley Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Haseley Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Claybrook Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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