Crime Rate in Bromsgrove: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bromsgrove

The total recorded crimes in Bromsgrove, UK in July 2025 are around 653 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bromsgrove crime rate of 6.58 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 Bromsgrove, encompassing approximately 99,183 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (226) incidents (-6.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (107) incidents (-0.93% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (87) incidents (19.18% increase)
Bromsgrove Crime Hotspots

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

  • Drakes Cross Parade with total crimes: 48
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10

Bromsgrove Police Info:

West Mercia Police
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  • Telephone: 101

How safe is Bromsgrove?

To understand the safety of Bromsgrove, we need to analyze Bromsgrove crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Bromsgrove has recorded 7,559 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 76.21 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 226 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 7,261 crimes with a crime rate of 73.21, ranking it 227 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Worcestershire:

    • In 2024, Bromsgrove demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Worcestershire average, with 7559 crimes compared to 9090.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Bromsgrove witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 5 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bromsgrove had fewer crimes than the Worcestershire average, with 7,261 crimes compared to 8,842. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Bromsgrove witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 5 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Bromsgrove is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Worcestershire, Bromsgrove has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

Bromsgrove Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Wythall West (88 crimes), and the safest, Lowes Hill (3 crimes), is 85 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Bromsgrove.

Similarly, the area of Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park (98 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hollywood & Drakes Cross (15 crimes), with a difference of 83 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Bromsgrove.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Wythall West88
Sanders Park51
Sidemoor48
Belbroughton & Romsley48
Rubery North42

Safest Wards:

Drakes Cross7
Hill Top7
Marlbrook6
Cofton5
Lowes Hill3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park98
Wythall & Gay Hill98
Bromsgrove Charford68
Bromsgrove Sidemoor51
Rubery West50

Safest Areas:

Stoke Heath, Finstall & Bentley39
Marlbrook & Lickey End25
Hagley16
Bromsgrove Stoney Hill16
Hollywood & Drakes Cross15

Bromsgrove Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bromsgrove has recorded 653 crimes with crime rate of 6.58 ranking 254th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Worcestershire.

In 2024, the total Bromsgrove crimes were 7,559. The crime rate of Bromsgrove in 2024 was 76.21 (year) or 6.35 (month) ranking it 226 danzarous in the UK. Bromsgrove ranked 5 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Worcestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bromsgrove were around 7,261 crimes with yearly crime rate of 73.21 (year) or 6.10 (month) ranking 227 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Worcestershire, Bromsgrove ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 5 as per crime rate of Bromsgrove

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Worcestershire)CrimesRank (Worcestershire)CrimesRank (Worcestershire)
Malvern Hills488 65,269 65,428 6
Wychavon941 410,125 49,956 4
Redditch681 38,253 38,012 3
Wyre Forest984 210,222 29,549 2
Worcester1,118 113,110 112,849 1

Bromsgrove 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 226 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 107 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (241 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (108 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (236 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (94 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (206 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (120 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (203 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (110 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 165 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 91 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (172 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (76 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 179 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 77 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (176 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (198 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (90 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (189 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (118 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (191 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (122 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 441 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202519
May 202543
April 202540
March 202540
February 202537
January 202539
December 202425
November 202439
October 202436
September 202428
August 202437

A total of 401 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202535
May 202524
April 202547
March 202542
February 202537
January 202528
December 202444
November 202438
October 202431
September 202422
August 202431

A total of 524 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202555
May 202523
April 202545
March 202543
February 202538
January 202566
December 202438
November 202437
October 202448
September 202434
August 202446

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 2382 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 198.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 241 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025226
June 2025241
May 2025236
April 2025206
March 2025203
February 2025165
January 2025172
December 2024179
November 2024176
October 2024198
September 2024189
August 2024191

A total of 870 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202587
June 202573
May 202578
April 202566
March 202561
February 202564
January 202576
December 202462
November 202471
October 202490
September 202476
August 202466

A total of 1174 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 97.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025107
June 2025108
May 202594
April 2025120
March 2025110
February 202591
January 202571
December 202477
November 202474
October 202482
September 2024118
August 2024122

A total of 63 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 202514
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 20248
November 20242
October 20249
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 498 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202541
May 202539
April 202536
March 202543
February 202535
January 202528
December 202437
November 202442
October 202473
September 202443
August 202448

A total of 459 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202534
May 202548
April 202527
March 202539
February 202529
January 202540
December 202446
November 202441
October 202435
September 202442
August 202448

A total of 75 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 20257
April 20257
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
December 20247
November 20247
October 20247
September 20243
August 202410

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 128 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20259
May 202515
April 202511
March 202516
February 202510
January 20258
December 20247
November 20249
October 202410
September 20247
August 202412

A total of 130 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 20255
April 202511
March 202515
February 202515
January 202513
December 20245
November 202413
October 20247
September 202416
August 202410

High Crime Locations Bromsgrove in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bromsgrove postcode area is presented below.

1. Drakes Cross Parade (Map)
Total48
Shoplifting48
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
Robbery1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
4. Lakeside (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
5. Market Place (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Church Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour4

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