Crime Rate in Lickey Hills: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lickey Hills

The total recorded crimes in Lickey Hills, Bromsgrove, UK in July 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lickey Hills crime rate of 19.50 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 Lickey Hills, encompassing approximately 1,384 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (650.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lickey Hills Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Warren Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Edgewood Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Lickey Hills?

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

  • Relative to Bromsgrove:

    • In 2024, Lickey Hills demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bromsgrove average, with 240 crimes compared to 252.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Lickey Hills witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 29 other areas in the Bromsgrove.

    • In 2023, Lickey Hills had fewer crimes than the Bromsgrove average, with 198 crimes compared to 242. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lickey Hills recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 29 other areas in the Bromsgrove.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lickey Hills Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lickey Hills has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 19.50 ranking 8th out of 29 in the Bromsgrove, UK

In 2024, the total Lickey Hills crimes were 240. The crime rate of Lickey Hills in 2024 was 173.36 (year) or 14.45 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Bromsgrove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lickey Hills were around 198 crimes with yearly crime rate of 143.02 (year) or 11.92 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Bromsgrove.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lickey Hills)CrimesRank (Lickey Hills)CrimesRank (Lickey Hills)
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
Charford27 9257 11292 10
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

Lickey Hills 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 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20252
May 202511
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20245
September 202411
August 202417

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20256
January 20252
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20251
April 20256
March 20259
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20247
October 20241
September 20246
August 20247

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

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
February 20253
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

High Crime Locations Lickey Hills in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Warren Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
3. Edgewood Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Linthurst Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Lynwood Way (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Church View Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Ingeva Drive (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Dunedin Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. White House Drive (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Dale Hill (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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