Crime Rate in Headless Cross and Oakenshaw: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Headless Cross and Oakenshaw

The total recorded crimes in Headless Cross and Oakenshaw, Redditch, UK in July 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Headless Cross and Oakenshaw crime rate of 3.00 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Headless Cross and Oakenshaw, encompassing approximately 17,659 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Headless Cross and Oakenshaw Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Rochester Close with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Headless Cross and Oakenshaw?

To understand the safety of Headless Cross and Oakenshaw, we need to analyze Headless Cross and Oakenshaw crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Redditch:

    • In 2024, Headless Cross and Oakenshaw demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Redditch average, with 579 crimes compared to 688.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Headless Cross and Oakenshaw recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 11 other areas in the Redditch.

    • In 2023, Headless Cross and Oakenshaw had fewer crimes than the Redditch average, with 641 crimes compared to 668. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Headless Cross and Oakenshaw recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 11 other areas in the Redditch.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Redditch, Headless Cross and Oakenshaw has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Headless Cross and Oakenshaw Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Headless Cross and Oakenshaw has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 3.00 ranking 6th out of 11 in the Redditch, UK

In 2024, the total Headless Cross and Oakenshaw crimes were 579. The crime rate of Headless Cross and Oakenshaw in 2024 was 32.79 (year) or 2.73 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Redditch.

In 2023, the total crimes in Headless Cross and Oakenshaw were around 641 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.30 (year) or 3.02 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Redditch.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Headless Cross and Oakenshaw)CrimesRank (Headless Cross and Oakenshaw)CrimesRank (Headless Cross and Oakenshaw)
Abbey113 11,649 11,557 1
Greenlands72 51,009 31,095 2
Central87 21,015 2853 3
Winyates80 3832 5759 4
Batchley & Brockhill76 4867 4742 5
Church Hill52 7735 6706 6
Lodge Park46 8377 9493 8
Matchborough43 9484 8452 9
Astwood Bank and Feckenham14 12258 11267 10
West22 11260 10241 11
Crabbs Cross23 10188 12206 12

Headless Cross and Oakenshaw Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 202511
April 20258
March 202515
February 20258
January 20257
December 20247
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202518
May 202519
April 202519
March 202524
February 202520
January 202519
December 20248
November 202410
October 202417
September 202412
August 202421

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20255
May 20257
April 20258
March 20255
February 20259
January 20256
December 20242
October 20245
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20246
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20256
April 20258
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 202410
November 202410
October 20249
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20248
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Headless Cross and Oakenshaw in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Headless Cross and Oakenshaw postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting12
2. Rochester Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
4. Paddock Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. High Trees Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Charles Street (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Patch Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Clews Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Mason Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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