Crime Rate in Cofton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cofton

The total recorded crimes in Cofton, Bromsgrove, UK in May 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cofton crime rate of 7.04 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 Cofton, encompassing approximately 1,562 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cofton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Russell Street with total crimes: 3
  • Hurricane Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Rose Hill with total crimes: 1

How safe is Cofton?

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

  • Relative to Bromsgrove:

    • In 2024, Cofton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bromsgrove average, with 136 crimes compared to 252.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cofton recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 29 other areas in the Bromsgrove.

    • In 2023, Cofton had fewer crimes than the Bromsgrove average, with 129 crimes compared to 242. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cofton recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 29 other areas in the Bromsgrove.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cofton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cofton has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 7.04 ranking 21th out of 29 in the Bromsgrove, UK

In 2024, the total Cofton crimes were 136. The crime rate of Cofton in 2024 was 87.06 (year) or 7.26 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Bromsgrove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cofton were around 129 crimes with yearly crime rate of 82.58 (year) or 6.88 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Bromsgrove.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cofton)CrimesRank (Cofton)CrimesRank (Cofton)
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
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
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

Cofton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 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 Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Drugs saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 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 (5 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245

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

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Cofton in May 2025

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

1. Russell Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hurricane Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Rose Hill (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Parsonage Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Ashmead Drive (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
6. Cofton Lake Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Lancaster Way (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. East Works Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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