Crime Rate in Aston Fields: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aston Fields

The total recorded crimes in Aston Fields, Bromsgrove, UK in May 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aston Fields crime rate of 1.02 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 Aston Fields, encompassing approximately 8,789 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Aston Fields Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lyttleton Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Design Close with total crimes: 2
  • Lyttleton Avenue with total crimes: 1

How safe is Aston Fields?

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

  • Relative to Bromsgrove:

    • In 2024, Aston Fields demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bromsgrove average, with 251 crimes compared to 252.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Aston Fields witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 29 other areas in the Bromsgrove.

    • In 2023, Aston Fields had fewer crimes than the Bromsgrove average, with 187 crimes compared to 242. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Aston Fields recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 29 other areas in the Bromsgrove.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bromsgrove, Aston Fields has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Aston Fields Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Aston Fields has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 1.02 ranking 23th out of 29 in the Bromsgrove, UK

In 2024, the total Aston Fields crimes were 251. The crime rate of Aston Fields in 2024 was 28.56 (year) or 2.38 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Bromsgrove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aston Fields were around 187 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.27 (year) or 1.77 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Bromsgrove.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aston Fields)CrimesRank (Aston Fields)CrimesRank (Aston Fields)
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 Village23 12390 6389 6
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
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

Aston Fields Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
July 20241

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20259
February 20259
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20248
September 202411
August 20247
July 20248
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Aston Fields in May 2025

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

1. Lyttleton Grove (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Design Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Lyttleton Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Maiden Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. South Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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