Crime Rate in Bromsgrove Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bromsgrove Central

The total recorded crimes in Bromsgrove Central, Bromsgrove, UK in May 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bromsgrove Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Oakhurst 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 May 2025 the Bromsgrove Central has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 6.26 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bromsgrove Central)CrimesRank (Bromsgrove Central)CrimesRank (Bromsgrove Central)
Sidemoor37 3447 5533 1
Wythall West67 1668 1512 2
Belbroughton & Romsley48 2505 2495 3
Sanders Park33 5504 3481 4
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

Bromsgrove Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202519
March 202512
February 202512
January 202517
December 202413
November 202412
October 202417
September 202414
August 202413
July 202412
June 202442
May 202421

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243
July 20243
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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
May 20241

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20257
February 20254
January 20251
December 20248
November 20243
October 20241
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20249

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 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
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20245
May 20244

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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
July 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Bromsgrove Central in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Oakhurst Drive (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft2
Public order1
4. Shenstone Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Slideslow Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Alder Way (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
7. Windsor Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
9. School Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1

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