Crime Rate in Bromsgrove: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bromsgrove

The total recorded crimes in Bromsgrove, UK in May 2025 are around 621 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bromsgrove crime rate of 6.26 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (236) incidents (14.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (94) incidents (-21.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (78) incidents (18.18% increase)
Bromsgrove Crime Hotspots

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

  • Drakes Cross Parade with total crimes: 36
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12

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 (67 crimes), and the safest, Hagley West (2 crimes), is 65 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Bromsgrove.

Similarly, the area of Wythall & Gay Hill (82 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Bromsgrove Stoney Hill (13 crimes), with a difference of 69 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Bromsgrove.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Wythall West67
Belbroughton & Romsley48
Sidemoor37
Bromsgrove Central35
Sanders Park33

Safest Wards:

Barnt Green & Hopwood6
Hollywood6
Hill Top6
Lowes Hill6
Hagley West2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Wythall & Gay Hill82
Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park78
Bromsgrove Charford67
Alvechurch, Hopwood & Holt End55
Dodford, Belbroughton & Romsley48

Safest Areas:

Rubery West40
Barnt Green & Lickey Hills33
Hagley17
Hollywood & Drakes Cross17
Bromsgrove Stoney Hill13

Bromsgrove Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bromsgrove has recorded 621 crimes with crime rate of 6.26 ranking 245th 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Worcestershire)CrimesRank (Worcestershire)CrimesRank (Worcestershire)
Malvern Hills427 65,269 65,428 6
Wychavon836 410,125 49,956 4
Redditch692 38,253 38,012 3
Wyre Forest872 210,222 29,549 2
Worcester1,040 113,110 112,849 1

Bromsgrove Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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 872 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202578
April 202566
March 202561
February 202564
January 202576
December 202462
November 202471
October 202490
September 202476
August 202466
July 202444
June 2024118

A total of 69 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202514
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 20248
November 20242
October 20249
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244

A total of 569 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202536
March 202543
February 202535
January 202528
December 202437
November 202442
October 202473
September 202443
August 202448
July 202451
June 202494

A total of 528 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202527
March 202539
February 202529
January 202540
December 202446
November 202441
October 202435
September 202442
August 202448
July 202439
June 202494

A total of 70 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
December 20247
November 20247
October 20247
September 20243
August 202410
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 134 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202511
March 202516
February 202510
January 20258
December 20247
November 20249
October 202410
September 20247
August 202412
July 20249
June 202420

A total of 154 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202511
March 202515
February 202515
January 202513
December 20245
November 202413
October 20247
September 202416
August 202410
July 202420
June 202424

A total of 496 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202540
March 202540
February 202537
January 202539
December 202425
November 202439
October 202436
September 202428
August 202437
July 202438
June 202494

A total of 416 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202547
March 202542
February 202537
January 202528
December 202444
November 202438
October 202431
September 202422
August 202431
July 202430
June 202442

A total of 549 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202545
March 202543
February 202538
January 202566
December 202438
November 202437
October 202448
September 202434
August 202446
July 202433
June 202498

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 2536 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 211.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 434 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025236
April 2025206
March 2025203
February 2025165
January 2025172
December 2024179
November 2024176
October 2024198
September 2024189
August 2024191
July 2024187
June 2024434

A total of 1369 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 114.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 276 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202594
April 2025120
March 2025110
February 202591
January 202571
December 202477
November 202474
October 202482
September 2024118
August 2024122
July 2024134
June 2024276

High Crime Locations Bromsgrove in May 2025

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

1. Drakes Cross Parade (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting33
Public order3
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Public order1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting12
4. Lakeside (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order1
5. Flavel Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Theft from the person1

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