Crime Rate in Barnt Green & Hopwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barnt Green & Hopwood

The total recorded crimes in Barnt Green & Hopwood, Bromsgrove, UK in February 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barnt Green & Hopwood crime rate of 8.86 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 Barnt Green & Hopwood, encompassing approximately 677 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Barnt Green & Hopwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenbank with total crimes: 1
  • Poplar Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Hewell Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Barnt Green & Hopwood?

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

  • Relative to Bromsgrove:

    • In 2024, Barnt Green & Hopwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bromsgrove average, with 92 crimes compared to 252.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Barnt Green & Hopwood recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Barnt Green & Hopwood had fewer crimes than the Bromsgrove average, with 103 crimes compared to 242. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Barnt Green & Hopwood recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bromsgrove, Barnt Green & Hopwood has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Barnt Green & Hopwood Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Barnt Green & Hopwood has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 8.86 ranking 27th out of 29 in the Bromsgrove, UK

In 2024, the total Barnt Green & Hopwood crimes were 92. The crime rate of Barnt Green & Hopwood in 2024 was 135.85 (year) or 11.32 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Bromsgrove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barnt Green & Hopwood were around 103 crimes with yearly crime rate of 152.10 (year) or 12.67 (month) ranking 25 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
Avoncroft25 8380 7258 11
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
Rubery South7 2681 2878 27
Marlbrook5 2987 2767 29
Hill Top5 2875 2970 28
Lowes Hill3 3031 3024 30

Barnt Green & Hopwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (3 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (4 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

High Crime Locations Barnt Green & Hopwood in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Barnt Green & Hopwood postcode area is presented below.

1. Greenbank (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Poplar Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hewell Road (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
4. Hewell Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. The Longlands (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Oakdene Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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