Crime Rate in Charford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Charford

The total recorded crimes in Charford, Bromsgrove, UK in February 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Charford crime rate of 4.62 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 Charford, encompassing approximately 3,681 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Charford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maund Close with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Francis Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Charford?

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

  • Relative to Bromsgrove:

    • In 2024, Charford reported a higher crime volume than the Bromsgrove average, with 257 crimes compared to 252. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Charford witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Charford experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bromsgrove average, with 292 crimes compared to 242. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Charford witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Charford Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Charford has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 4.62 ranking 12th out of 29 in the Bromsgrove, UK

In 2024, the total Charford crimes were 257. The crime rate of Charford in 2024 was 69.82 (year) or 5.82 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Bromsgrove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Charford were around 292 crimes with yearly crime rate of 79.33 (year) or 6.61 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Bromsgrove.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bromsgrove)CrimesRank (Bromsgrove)CrimesRank (Bromsgrove)
Sidemoor32 2447 5533 1
Wythall West85 1668 1512 2
Belbroughton & Romsley29 4505 2495 3
Sanders Park26 6504 3481 4
Bromsgrove Central29 3465 4472 5
Lickey Hills27 5240 15198 16
Alvechurch Village16 13390 6389 6
Rock Hill22 9310 10333 7
Avoncroft25 8380 7258 11
Rubery North25 7357 9314 9
Alvechurch South10 21376 8316 8
Catshill North22 10222 16255 12
Tardebigge20 11240 14254 13
Aston Fields14 15251 12187 19
Catshill South12 17241 13245 14
Slideslow15 14142 22142 21
Wythall East14 16145 20201 15
Hagley East9 22189 17196 17
Norton8 25185 18188 18
Hagley West11 18130 24126 24
Drakes Cross11 19169 19183 20
Hollywood10 20144 21135 22
Cofton9 23136 23129 23
Perryfields8 24100 2585 26
Barnt Green & Hopwood6 2792 26103 25
Rubery South7 2681 2878 27
Marlbrook5 2987 2767 29
Hill Top5 2875 2970 28
Lowes Hill3 3031 3024 30

Charford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 7 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 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 April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20248
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20248
November 20246
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 202412

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 202412
August 20249
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 202410
March 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
July 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
March 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Charford in February 2025

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

1. Maund Close (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Francis Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Bishop Hall Crescent (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Gilbert Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Flavel Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Edwin Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Edwin Crescent (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Collis Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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