Total Crime Rate
52.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Kimberley Close area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Central , and the 125th 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 Kimberley Close (B98 8RL) in the last 12 months was 52.4 per 1,000 residents and was 73.6% lower than the Central average (198.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Kimberley Close (B98 8RL), the main crime hotspot is near Wharrad Close. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Kimberley Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Thornbury Lane | Under investigation |
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