Total Crime Rate
28.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodchester area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Belbroughton & Romsley , and the 106th lowest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Woodchester (DY9 0NF) in the last 12 months was 28.9 per 1,000 residents and was 53.9% lower than the Belbroughton & Romsley average (62.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -57.9% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 12.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -13.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodchester (DY9 0NF), the main crime hotspot is near Brook Crescent. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Belbroughton & Romsley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Newfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Newfield Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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