Crime Rate in Alvechurch South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alvechurch South

The total recorded crimes in Alvechurch South, Bromsgrove, UK in February 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alvechurch South crime rate of 55.31 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 Alvechurch South, encompassing approximately 180 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Alvechurch South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holt Hill with total crimes: 2
  • The Glebe with total crimes: 2
  • Church Hill with total crimes: 2

How safe is Alvechurch South?

To understand the safety of Alvechurch South, we need to analyze Alvechurch South crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bromsgrove:

    • In 2024, Alvechurch South reported a higher crime volume than the Bromsgrove average, with 376 crimes compared to 252. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Alvechurch South witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Alvechurch South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bromsgrove average, with 316 crimes compared to 242. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Alvechurch South witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bromsgrove, Alvechurch South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Alvechurch South Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Alvechurch South has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 55.31 ranking 21th out of 29 in the Bromsgrove, UK

In 2024, the total Alvechurch South crimes were 376. The crime rate of Alvechurch South in 2024 was 2079.65 (year) or 173.30 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Bromsgrove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Alvechurch South were around 316 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1747.79 (year) or 145.65 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Bromsgrove.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bromsgrove)CrimesRank (Bromsgrove)CrimesRank (Bromsgrove)
Sidemoor32 2447 5533 1
Wythall West85 1668 1512 2
Belbroughton & Romsley29 4505 2495 3
Sanders Park26 6504 3481 4
Bromsgrove Central29 3465 4472 5
Lickey Hills27 5240 15198 16
Alvechurch Village16 13390 6389 6
Rock Hill22 9310 10333 7
Avoncroft25 8380 7258 11
Rubery North25 7357 9314 9
Charford17 12257 11292 10
Catshill North22 10222 16255 12
Tardebigge20 11240 14254 13
Aston Fields14 15251 12187 19
Catshill South12 17241 13245 14
Slideslow15 14142 22142 21
Wythall East14 16145 20201 15
Hagley East9 22189 17196 17
Norton8 25185 18188 18
Hagley West11 18130 24126 24
Drakes Cross11 19169 19183 20
Hollywood10 20144 21135 22
Cofton9 23136 23129 23
Perryfields8 24100 2585 26
Barnt Green & Hopwood6 2792 26103 25
Rubery South7 2681 2878 27
Marlbrook5 2987 2767 29
Hill Top5 2875 2970 28
Lowes Hill3 3031 3024 30

Alvechurch South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (8 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (10 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (6 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20248
October 20248
September 20242

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 202410
November 20242
October 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 202410
March 20242

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242
July 20244
June 202424
May 202410

A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 202410
August 202410
July 202414
June 202440
May 20246
April 20248
March 20242

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20246
June 20244

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
December 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 202420
May 20248
April 202410
March 20246

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20248
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242

High Crime Locations Alvechurch South in February 2025

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

1. Holt Hill (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
2. The Glebe (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Church Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2

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