Crime Rate in Hill Top: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hill Top

The total recorded crimes in Hill Top, Bromsgrove, UK in February 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hill Top crime rate of 2.62 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 Hill Top, encompassing approximately 1,911 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hill Top Crime Hotspots

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

  • Regal Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Echells Close with total crimes: 1
  • Dovecote Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Hill Top?

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

  • Relative to Bromsgrove:

    • In 2024, Hill Top demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bromsgrove average, with 75 crimes compared to 252.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hill Top recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hill Top had fewer crimes than the Bromsgrove average, with 70 crimes compared to 242. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hill Top recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hill Top Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Hill Top has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 2.62 ranking 28th out of 29 in the Bromsgrove, UK

In 2024, the total Hill Top crimes were 75. The crime rate of Hill Top in 2024 was 39.24 (year) or 3.27 (month) ranking it 29 dangerous area in the Bromsgrove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hill Top were around 70 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.62 (year) or 3.05 (month) ranking 28 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
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
Lowes Hill3 3031 3024 30

Hill Top 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 2 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (1 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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

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

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

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 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 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Drugs (1 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
March 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20244
May 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241

High Crime Locations Hill Top in February 2025

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

1. Regal Gardens (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Echells Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
3. Dovecote Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Brook Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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