Crime Rate in Avoncroft: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Avoncroft

The total recorded crimes in Avoncroft, Bromsgrove, UK in July 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Avoncroft crime rate of 3.00 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 Jul were:

  • Other crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Avoncroft Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Avon Close with total crimes: 3
  • Mill Close with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Bromsgrove.

    • 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 areas in the Bromsgrove.

  • 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 July 2025 the Avoncroft has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 3.00 ranking 14th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Avoncroft)CrimesRank (Avoncroft)CrimesRank (Avoncroft)
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
Alvechurch South12 18376 8316 8
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

Avoncroft Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Other crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (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 (5 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20255
April 20257
March 20254
February 20256
January 20256
December 20241
November 20246
October 202410
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202510
May 20257
April 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 20259
December 20242
November 202417
October 20246
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Avoncroft in July 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Avon Close (Map)
Total3
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. Mill Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
4. The Tynes (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Field Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
7. Nailers Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Cartwright Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Smiths Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Corbett Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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