Crime Rate in Charford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Charford

The total recorded crimes in Charford, Bromsgrove, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Charford crime rate of 8.42 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Charford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Flavel Road with total crimes: 8
  • Gilbert Road with total crimes: 7
  • Edwin Court with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Charford has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 8.42 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Charford)CrimesRank (Charford)CrimesRank (Charford)
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
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

Charford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 202412
August 20249
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Flavel Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Gilbert Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Edwin Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Maund Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Humphrey Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hewell Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Farmers Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Edwin Crescent (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Mercia Close (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1

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