Total Crime Rate
23.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fernwood Close area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw , and the 51st 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 Fernwood Close (B98 7TN) in the last 12 months was 23.7 per 1,000 residents and was 70.1% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -71.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fernwood Close (B98 7TN), the main crime hotspot is near Fernwood Close. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 2 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Fernwood Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fernwood Close | Under investigation |
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