Crime Rate in Alvechurch Village: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alvechurch Village

The total recorded crimes in Alvechurch Village, Bromsgrove, UK in May 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alvechurch Village crime rate of 12.07 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 Village, encompassing approximately 1,905 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Alvechurch Village Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Radford Road with total crimes: 2
  • Old Birmingham Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Alvechurch Village?

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

  • Relative to Bromsgrove:

    • In 2024, Alvechurch Village reported a higher crime volume than the Bromsgrove average, with 390 crimes compared to 252. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Alvechurch Village witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 29 other areas in the Bromsgrove.

    • In 2023, Alvechurch Village experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bromsgrove average, with 389 crimes compared to 242. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Alvechurch Village witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 29 other areas in the Bromsgrove.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Alvechurch Village Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Alvechurch Village has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 12.07 ranking 12th out of 29 in the Bromsgrove, UK

In 2024, the total Alvechurch Village crimes were 390. The crime rate of Alvechurch Village in 2024 was 204.67 (year) or 17.06 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Bromsgrove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Alvechurch Village were around 389 crimes with yearly crime rate of 204.15 (year) or 17.01 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Bromsgrove.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Alvechurch Village)CrimesRank (Alvechurch Village)CrimesRank (Alvechurch Village)
Sidemoor37 3447 5533 1
Wythall West67 1668 1512 2
Belbroughton & Romsley48 2505 2495 3
Sanders Park33 5504 3481 4
Bromsgrove Central35 4465 4472 5
Alvechurch South32 6376 8316 8
Rock Hill27 10310 10333 7
Avoncroft27 9380 7258 11
Rubery North31 7357 9314 9
Charford31 8257 11292 10
Norton26 11185 18188 18
Catshill North19 15222 16255 12
Aston Fields9 23251 12187 19
Tardebigge16 16240 14254 13
Catshill South22 13241 13245 14
Lickey Hills19 14240 15198 16
Wythall East15 18145 20201 15
Hagley East15 17189 17196 17
Drakes Cross11 20169 19183 20
Marlbrook15 1987 2767 29
Slideslow10 22142 22142 21
Hollywood6 27144 21135 22
Cofton11 21136 23129 23
Hagley West2 30130 24126 24
Rubery South9 2481 2878 27
Barnt Green & Hopwood6 2692 26103 25
Perryfields7 25100 2585 26
Hill Top6 2875 2970 28
Lowes Hill6 2931 3024 30

Alvechurch Village Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20249
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20251
March 20254
February 20255
January 20256
December 202411
November 20246
October 20245
September 20249
August 20247
July 20247
June 202428
May 20248

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251
January 20254
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 202410
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 202412

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
June 20242

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 202510
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
October 20242
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Alvechurch Village in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Radford Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Old Birmingham Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Rowney Green Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
5. Newbourne Hill (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
6. The Buckleys (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wasthill Lane (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
8. Bittell Farm Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Radford Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Redditch Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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