Crime Rate in Avoncroft: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Avoncroft

The total recorded crimes in Avoncroft, Bromsgrove, UK in February 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Avoncroft crime rate of 3.95 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 Avoncroft, encompassing approximately 6,337 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Avoncroft Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill Close with total crimes: 8
  • Avon Close with total crimes: 3
  • Wheelwright Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Avoncroft?

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

  • Relative to Bromsgrove:

    • In 2024, Avoncroft reported a higher crime volume than the Bromsgrove average, with 380 crimes compared to 252. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Avoncroft witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Avoncroft experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bromsgrove average, with 258 crimes compared to 242. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Avoncroft witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Avoncroft Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Avoncroft has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 3.95 ranking 8th out of 29 in the Bromsgrove, UK

In 2024, the total Avoncroft crimes were 380. The crime rate of Avoncroft in 2024 was 59.97 (year) or 5.00 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Bromsgrove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Avoncroft were around 258 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.71 (year) or 3.39 (month) ranking 11 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
Rubery North25 7357 9314 9
Alvechurch South10 21376 8316 8
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

Avoncroft Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20259
December 20242
November 202417
October 20246
September 20247
August 20248
July 20245
June 202422
May 20244
April 20247
March 202413

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20256
December 20241
November 20246
October 202410
September 202412
August 20246
July 20244
June 202412
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 202418
September 202430
August 202420
April 20242

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

High Crime Locations Avoncroft in February 2025

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

1. Mill Close (Map)
Total8
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Avon Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Wheelwright Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Fairoak Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Miller Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Barn Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Sugarbrook Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Coriander Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Nicklin Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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