Crime Rate in Bromsgrove: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bromsgrove

The total recorded crimes in Bromsgrove, UK in February 2026 are around 508 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bromsgrove crime rate of 5.12 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (193) incidents (-23.72% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (71) incidents (-11.25% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (63) incidents (5.00% increase)
Bromsgrove Crime Hotspots

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

  • Drakes Cross Parade with total crimes: 45
  • Packhorse Lane with total crimes: 15
  • Lakeside 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 Statstics

In February 2026 the Bromsgrove has recorded 508 crimes with crime rate of 5.12 ranking 235th 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

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Worcestershire)CrimesRank (Worcestershire)CrimesRank (Worcestershire)
Malvern Hills362 65,269 65,428 6
Wychavon770 410,125 49,956 4
Redditch559 38,253 38,012 3
Wyre Forest612 210,222 29,549 2
Worcester949 113,110 112,849 1

Bromsgrove Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 193 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 71 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (253 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (80 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 220 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 78 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (195 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (86 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (188 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (103 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (203 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (86 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (219 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (110 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 464 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202628
January 202620
December 202531
November 202530
October 202539
September 202542
August 202537
July 202558
June 202519
May 202543
April 202540
March 202540
February 202537

A total of 2748 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 211.38 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 253 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026193
January 2026253
December 2025220
November 2025195
October 2025188
September 2025203
August 2025219
July 2025226
June 2025241
May 2025236
April 2025206
March 2025203
February 2025165

A total of 68 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20267
December 20257
November 20251
October 20259
September 20253
August 20256
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 202514
March 20255
February 20257

A total of 539 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.46 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202631
January 202631
December 202541
November 202534
October 202543
September 202543
August 202561
July 202551
June 202555
May 202523
April 202545
March 202543
February 202538

A total of 147 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20268
December 202523
November 202513
October 202513
September 20258
August 20255
July 202514
June 20259
May 202515
April 202511
March 202516
February 202510

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
October 20252
September 20252
August 20253
July 20254
June 20256
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20261
January 20264
December 20252
November 20252
October 20253
September 20253
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255

A total of 1217 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 93.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202671
January 202680
December 202572
November 202586
October 2025103
September 202565
August 2025110
July 2025107
June 2025108
May 202594
April 2025120
March 2025110
February 202591

A total of 450 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202631
December 202527
November 202525
October 202550
September 202538
August 202533
July 202533
June 202541
May 202539
April 202536
March 202543
February 202535

A total of 949 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 73.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202663
January 202660
December 202578
November 202565
October 202591
September 202586
August 202577
July 202587
June 202573
May 202578
April 202566
March 202561
February 202564

A total of 95 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20268
December 20251
November 202511
October 202513
September 20257
August 202511
July 20256
June 202510
May 20257
April 20257
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 157 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202616
January 20265
December 20259
November 202512
October 202516
September 202513
August 202520
July 202511
June 20259
May 20255
April 202511
March 202515
February 202515

A total of 464 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.69 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202645
January 202629
December 202528
November 202539
October 202537
September 202528
August 202551
July 202530
June 202534
May 202548
April 202527
March 202539
February 202529

A total of 450 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202626
January 202634
December 202529
November 202538
October 202550
September 202524
August 202542
July 202522
June 202535
May 202524
April 202547
March 202542
February 202537

High Crime Locations Bromsgrove in February 2026

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

1. Drakes Cross Parade (Map)
Total45
Shoplifting36
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Packhorse Lane (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson6
3. Lakeside (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime4
4. Druids Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Possession of weapons1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Windsor Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6

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