Crime Rate in Bromsgrove Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bromsgrove Central

The total recorded crimes in Bromsgrove Central, Bromsgrove, UK in July 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bromsgrove Central crime rate of 6.26 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 Bromsgrove Central, encompassing approximately 5,588 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Bromsgrove Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Windsor Street with total crimes: 3
  • Slideslow Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bromsgrove Central?

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

  • Relative to Bromsgrove:

    • In 2024, Bromsgrove Central reported a higher crime volume than the Bromsgrove average, with 465 crimes compared to 252. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bromsgrove Central witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 29 other areas in the Bromsgrove.

    • In 2023, Bromsgrove Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bromsgrove average, with 472 crimes compared to 242. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bromsgrove Central witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 29 other areas in the Bromsgrove.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bromsgrove Central Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bromsgrove Central has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 6.26 ranking 6th out of 29 in the Bromsgrove, UK

In 2024, the total Bromsgrove Central crimes were 465. The crime rate of Bromsgrove Central in 2024 was 83.21 (year) or 6.93 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Bromsgrove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bromsgrove Central were around 472 crimes with yearly crime rate of 84.46 (year) or 7.04 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Bromsgrove.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bromsgrove Central)CrimesRank (Bromsgrove Central)CrimesRank (Bromsgrove Central)
Sidemoor48 3447 5533 1
Wythall West88 1668 1512 2
Belbroughton & Romsley48 4505 2495 3
Sanders Park51 2504 3481 4
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

Bromsgrove Central 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 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20257
March 20257
February 20254
January 20251
December 20248
November 20243
October 20241
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20245

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20242

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202517
May 202516
April 202519
March 202512
February 202512
January 202517
December 202413
November 202412
October 202417
September 202414
August 202413

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 3 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
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
August 20244

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
October 20241

High Crime Locations Bromsgrove Central in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Windsor Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Slideslow Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Burcot Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Ednall Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Windsor Gardens (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Strand (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Central Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Kenyon Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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