Crime Rates at Astley Close, Redditch, B98 7TZ

Astley Close area has the 7th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Greenlands & Lakeside , and the 29th 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 Astley Close (B98 7TZ) in the last 12 months was 180.3 per 1,000 residents and was 158.0% 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 30 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 38 (≈ 91.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 18.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -18.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Astley Close (B98 7TZ), the main crime hotspot is near Astley Close. Police recorded 40 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.