Crime Rates at Harris Close, Redditch, B98 7PP

Harris Close area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Greenlands & Lakeside , and the 112th highest crime rate of 265 local areas in Redditch .

At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Harris Close (B98 7PP) in the last 12 months was 71.7 per 1,000 residents and was 2.6% higher than the Greenlands & Lakeside average (69.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 33.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Harris Close (B98 7PP), the main crime hotspot is near Wishaw Close. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.