Crime Rate in Bromsgrove: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bromsgrove

The total recorded crimes in Bromsgrove, UK in March 2025 are around 627 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bromsgrove crime rate of 6.32 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (203) incidents (23.03% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (110) incidents (20.88% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (61) incidents (-4.69% decrease)
Bromsgrove Crime Hotspots

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

  • Drakes Cross Parade with total crimes: 30
  • Packhorse Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Market Place with total crimes: 7

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 (80 crimes), and the safest, Hill Top (5 crimes), is 75 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Bromsgrove.

Similarly, the area of Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park (95 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Bromsgrove Stoney Hill (16 crimes), with a difference of 79 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Bromsgrove.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Wythall West80
Sidemoor45
Sanders Park44
Bromsgrove Central42
Belbroughton & Romsley34

Safest Wards:

Hagley East8
Marlbrook8
Norton7
Barnt Green & Hopwood6
Hill Top5

Most Dangerous Areas:

Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park95
Wythall & Gay Hill94
Bromsgrove Charford70
Catshill48
Bromsgrove Sidemoor45

Safest Areas:

Hollywood & Drakes Cross30
Barnt Green & Lickey Hills29
Marlbrook & Lickey End25
Hagley19
Bromsgrove Stoney Hill16

Bromsgrove Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bromsgrove has recorded 627 crimes with crime rate of 6.32 ranking 9598th 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

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Worcestershire)CrimesRank (Worcestershire)CrimesRank (Worcestershire)
Malvern Hills451 65,269 65,428 6
Wychavon841 410,125 49,956 4
Redditch657 38,253 38,012 3
Wyre Forest796 210,222 29,549 2
Worcester996 113,110 112,849 1

Bromsgrove Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 187 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 134 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (434 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (276 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
December 20247
November 20247
October 20247
September 20243
August 202410
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 413 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202537
January 202539
December 202425
November 202439
October 202436
September 202428
August 202437
July 202438
June 202494

A total of 108 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202510
January 20258
December 20247
November 20249
October 202410
September 20247
August 202412
July 20249
June 202420

A total of 345 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202542
February 202537
January 202528
December 202444
November 202438
October 202431
September 202422
August 202431
July 202430
June 202442

A total of 728 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 72.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202561
February 202564
January 202576
December 202462
November 202471
October 202490
September 202476
August 202466
July 202444
June 2024118

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 481 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202543
February 202538
January 202566
December 202438
November 202437
October 202448
September 202434
August 202446
July 202433
June 202498

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 494 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202543
February 202535
January 202528
December 202437
November 202442
October 202473
September 202443
August 202448
July 202451
June 202494

A total of 2094 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 209.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 434 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025203
February 2025165
January 2025172
December 2024179
November 2024176
October 2024198
September 2024189
August 2024191
July 2024187
June 2024434

A total of 1155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 115.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 276 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025110
February 202591
January 202571
December 202477
November 202474
October 202482
September 2024118
August 2024122
July 2024134
June 2024276

A total of 453 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202529
January 202540
December 202446
November 202441
October 202435
September 202442
August 202448
July 202439
June 202494

A total of 138 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202515
January 202513
December 20245
November 202413
October 20247
September 202416
August 202410
July 202420
June 202424

A total of 52 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 20248
November 20242
October 20249
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244

High Crime Locations Bromsgrove in March 2025

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

1. Drakes Cross Parade (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting18
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person3
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Packhorse Lane (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour9
Vehicle crime3
3. Market Place (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Church Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Robbery1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7

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