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 May 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Barnt Green & Hopwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hewell Road with total crimes: 2
  • Blackwell Road with total crimes: 1
  • Bittell Lane 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 areas in the Bromsgrove.

    • 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 areas in the Bromsgrove.

  • 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 May 2025 the Barnt Green & Hopwood has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 8.86 ranking 26th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barnt Green & Hopwood)CrimesRank (Barnt Green & Hopwood)CrimesRank (Barnt Green & Hopwood)
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
Aston Fields9 23251 12187 19
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
Perryfields7 25100 2585 26
Hill Top6 2875 2970 28
Lowes Hill6 2931 3024 30

Barnt Green & Hopwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Drugs (1 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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

High Crime Locations Barnt Green & Hopwood in May 2025

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

1. Hewell Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
2. Blackwell Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Bittell Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hewell Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. The Longlands (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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