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 May 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Headless Cross and Oakenshaw crime rate of 3.11 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Headless Cross and Oakenshaw Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Clews Road with total crimes: 5
  • The Rough 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 May 2025 the Headless Cross and Oakenshaw has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 3.11 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Headless Cross and Oakenshaw)CrimesRank (Headless Cross and Oakenshaw)CrimesRank (Headless Cross and Oakenshaw)
Abbey98 21,649 11,557 1
Greenlands115 11,009 31,095 2
Central68 51,015 2853 3
Church Hill82 3735 6706 6
Winyates75 4832 5759 4
Batchley & Brockhill63 6867 4742 5
Lodge Park34 8377 9493 8
Matchborough32 9484 8452 9
Astwood Bank and Feckenham27 11258 11267 10
West30 10260 10241 11
Crabbs Cross13 12188 12206 12

Headless Cross and Oakenshaw Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (30 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 202410
November 202410
October 20249
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20246
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202519
March 202524
February 202520
January 202519
December 20248
November 202410
October 202417
September 202412
August 202421
July 202421
June 202424
May 20249

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 202515
February 20258
January 20257
December 20247
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245
July 20244
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20248
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20255
February 20259
January 20256
December 20242
October 20245
September 202410
August 20246
July 20244
June 202430
May 202410

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Headless Cross and Oakenshaw in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Clews Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
3. The Rough (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Patch Lane (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Mickleton Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Highfield Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Plymouth Court (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Oakham Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Yarningale Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Longfellow Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime2

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