Total Crime Rate
31.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hollowfields Close area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Batchley & Brockhill , and the 76th 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 Hollowfields Close (B98 7NR) in the last 12 months was 31.5 per 1,000 residents and was 65.2% lower than the Batchley & Brockhill average (90.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -88.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hollowfields Close (B98 7NR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near A441, where police recorded 3 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Gilbertstone Close (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Batchley & Brockhill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Compton Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eastnor Close | Under investigation |
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