Crime Rate in Alvechurch South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alvechurch South

The total recorded crimes in Alvechurch South, Bromsgrove, UK in July 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alvechurch South crime rate of 66.37 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 Jul were:

  • Other theft: (6) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Alvechurch South Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Lawns with total crimes: 4
  • Broad Lane with total crimes: 2
  • The Oaks 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 areas in the Bromsgrove.

    • 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 areas in the Bromsgrove.

  • 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 July 2025 the Alvechurch South has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 66.37 ranking 18th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Alvechurch South)CrimesRank (Alvechurch South)CrimesRank (Alvechurch South)
Sidemoor48 3447 5533 1
Wythall West88 1668 1512 2
Belbroughton & Romsley48 4505 2495 3
Sanders Park51 2504 3481 4
Bromsgrove Central35 6465 4472 5
Rubery North42 5357 9314 9
Alvechurch Village30 7390 6389 6
Rock Hill23 11310 10333 7
Avoncroft19 14380 7258 11
Lickey Hills27 8240 15198 16
Charford27 9257 11292 10
Catshill North24 10222 16255 12
Aston Fields18 15251 12187 19
Catshill South23 12241 13245 14
Tardebigge20 13240 14254 13
Wythall East10 19145 20201 15
Norton17 16185 18188 18
Hagley East9 22189 17196 17
Slideslow12 17142 22142 21
Drakes Cross7 26169 19183 20
Barnt Green & Hopwood10 2092 26103 25
Hollywood8 24144 21135 22
Perryfields9 21100 2585 26
Cofton5 29136 23129 23
Rubery South8 2381 2878 27
Hagley West7 25130 24126 24
Marlbrook6 2887 2767 29
Hill Top7 2775 2970 28
Lowes Hill3 3031 3024 30

Alvechurch South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (8 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202516
March 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
August 20244

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20252
April 20258
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 202410
November 20242
October 20246

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20258
April 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 202512
May 20256
January 20254
December 20246

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
April 20252
March 20254
December 20242
November 20246
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 202512
April 202510
March 20258
February 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 202410
August 202410

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
May 20254
March 20252
January 20256
December 20242
August 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
September 20242

High Crime Locations Alvechurch South in July 2025

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

1. The Lawns (Map)
Total4
Other theft4
2. Broad Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
3. The Oaks (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Rockwell Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Dumphouse Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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