Crime Rate in Catshill North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Catshill North

The total recorded crimes in Catshill North, Bromsgrove, UK in May 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Catshill North crime rate of 3.15 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 Catshill North, encompassing approximately 6,033 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Catshill North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cobnall Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Golden Cross Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is Catshill North?

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

  • Relative to Bromsgrove:

    • In 2024, Catshill North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bromsgrove average, with 222 crimes compared to 252.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Catshill North recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 29 other areas in the Bromsgrove.

    • In 2023, Catshill North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bromsgrove average, with 255 crimes compared to 242. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Catshill North witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 29 other areas in the Bromsgrove.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bromsgrove, Catshill North has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Catshill North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Catshill North has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 3.15 ranking 15th out of 29 in the Bromsgrove, UK

In 2024, the total Catshill North crimes were 222. The crime rate of Catshill North in 2024 was 36.80 (year) or 3.07 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Bromsgrove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Catshill North were around 255 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.27 (year) or 3.52 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Bromsgrove.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Catshill North)CrimesRank (Catshill North)CrimesRank (Catshill North)
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
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

Catshill North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 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 (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20256
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 202512
February 20257
January 20257
December 20248
November 20247
October 202415
September 202410
August 202412
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247

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 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20252
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
December 20241
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Catshill North in May 2025

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

1. Cobnall Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Golden Cross Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Montgomery Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Meadows (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Gibb Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Beehive Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Churchill Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Goodwood Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Golden Cross Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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