Crime Rates at Woodgate Close, Redditch, B98 9NS

Woodgate Close area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Central , and the 133rd 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 Woodgate Close (B98 9NS) in the last 12 months was 56.5 per 1,000 residents and was 71.6% lower than the Central average (198.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 19 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 Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -61.5% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 34.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Woodgate Close (B98 9NS), the main crime hotspot is near Northleach Close. Police recorded 44 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.