Crime Rate in Belbroughton & Romsley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Belbroughton & Romsley

The total recorded crimes in Belbroughton & Romsley, Bromsgrove, UK in July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Belbroughton & Romsley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • The Hedgerows with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Belbroughton & Romsley has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 41.07 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Belbroughton & Romsley)CrimesRank (Belbroughton & Romsley)CrimesRank (Belbroughton & Romsley)
Sidemoor48 3447 5533 1
Wythall West88 1668 1512 2
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
Avoncroft19 14380 7258 11
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

Belbroughton & Romsley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20253
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
August 20245

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202514
May 202515
April 20258
March 202510
February 20257
January 20255
December 202411
November 20247
October 20249
September 20245
August 202413

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20259
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20248
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20257
April 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202516
May 202510
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Belbroughton & Romsley in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Public order2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. The Hedgerows (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Yew Tree Place (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Mearse Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Public order2
8. Mount Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Dodford Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Yarnold Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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