Crime Rate in Charford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Charford

The total recorded crimes in Charford, Bromsgrove, UK in July 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Charford crime rate of 7.33 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Charford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Bishop Hall Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Humphrey Avenue 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 areas in the Bromsgrove.

    • 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 areas in the Bromsgrove.

  • 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 July 2025 the Charford has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 7.33 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Charford)CrimesRank (Charford)CrimesRank (Charford)
Sidemoor48 3447 5533 1
Wythall West88 1668 1512 2
Belbroughton & Romsley48 4505 2495 3
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
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

Charford 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 10 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
April 20252
March 20257
February 20251
January 20254
December 20248
November 20246
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 202514
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 202412
August 20249

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20255
January 20251
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20248
August 20243

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
July 20251
February 20252

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 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

High Crime Locations Charford in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
2. Bishop Hall Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Humphrey Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Flavel Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Maund Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Mercia Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Gilbert Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Cobham Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Edwin Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Collis Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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