Crime Rate in Drakes Cross: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Drakes Cross

The total recorded crimes in Drakes Cross, Bromsgrove, UK in February 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Drakes Cross crime rate of 1.34 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 Drakes Cross, encompassing approximately 8,187 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Drakes Cross Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shawfield with total crimes: 3
  • Shawhurst Lane with total crimes: 1
  • May Farm Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Drakes Cross?

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

  • Relative to Bromsgrove:

    • In 2024, Drakes Cross demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bromsgrove average, with 169 crimes compared to 252.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Drakes Cross recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Drakes Cross had fewer crimes than the Bromsgrove average, with 183 crimes compared to 242. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Drakes Cross recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Drakes Cross Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Drakes Cross has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 1.34 ranking 19th out of 29 in the Bromsgrove, UK

In 2024, the total Drakes Cross crimes were 169. The crime rate of Drakes Cross in 2024 was 20.64 (year) or 1.72 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Bromsgrove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Drakes Cross were around 183 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.35 (year) or 1.86 (month) ranking 20 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
Charford17 12257 11292 10
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
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

Drakes Cross 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 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 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 (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20257
December 20246
November 20242
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20248

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 202412
May 20247
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
August 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Drakes Cross in February 2025

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

1. Shawfield (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shawhurst Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. May Farm Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Yarn Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Flax Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Pearmans Croft (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Lime Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cherry Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bramley Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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