Crime Rate in Belbroughton & Romsley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Belbroughton & Romsley

The total recorded crimes in Belbroughton & Romsley, Bromsgrove, UK in May 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Belbroughton & Romsley crime rate of 41.07 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 Belbroughton & Romsley, encompassing approximately 1,168 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Belbroughton & Romsley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 15
  • Waverley Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • The Hedgerows with total crimes: 2

How safe is Belbroughton & Romsley?

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

  • Relative to Bromsgrove:

    • In 2024, Belbroughton & Romsley reported a higher crime volume than the Bromsgrove average, with 505 crimes compared to 252. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Belbroughton & Romsley witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 29 other areas in the Bromsgrove.

    • In 2023, Belbroughton & Romsley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bromsgrove average, with 495 crimes compared to 242. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Belbroughton & Romsley witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 29 other areas in the Bromsgrove.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Belbroughton & Romsley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Belbroughton & Romsley has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 41.07 ranking 2th out of 29 in the Bromsgrove, UK

In 2024, the total Belbroughton & Romsley crimes were 505. The crime rate of Belbroughton & Romsley in 2024 was 432.10 (year) or 36.01 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Bromsgrove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Belbroughton & Romsley were around 495 crimes with yearly crime rate of 423.55 (year) or 35.30 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Bromsgrove.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Belbroughton & Romsley)CrimesRank (Belbroughton & Romsley)CrimesRank (Belbroughton & Romsley)
Sidemoor37 3447 5533 1
Wythall West67 1668 1512 2
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
Barnt Green & Hopwood6 2692 26103 25
Perryfields7 25100 2585 26
Hill Top6 2875 2970 28
Lowes Hill6 2931 3024 30

Belbroughton & Romsley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20258
March 202510
February 20257
January 20255
December 202411
November 20247
October 20249
September 20245
August 202413
July 20247
June 202420
May 202411

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20249
July 20248
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 202412

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20248
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Belbroughton & Romsley in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Waverley Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. The Hedgerows (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Dark Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
9. Victoria Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bumble Hole Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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