Crime Rate in Lickey Hills: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lickey Hills

The total recorded crimes in Lickey Hills, Bromsgrove, UK in May 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lickey Hills crime rate of 13.72 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Lickey Hills Crime Hotspots

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

  • Warren Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Fairways Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Birkdale Avenue with total crimes: 1

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 May 2025 the Lickey Hills has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 13.72 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lickey Hills)CrimesRank (Lickey Hills)CrimesRank (Lickey Hills)
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
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

Lickey Hills Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 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 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20245
September 202411
August 202417
July 20241
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20247
October 20241
September 20246
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
June 20246

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20259
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246
July 20249
June 202424
May 20243

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20256
January 20252
November 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Lickey Hills in May 2025

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

1. Warren Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Fairways Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Birkdale Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Linthurst Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Shepley Meadow (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ashley Court (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Woodshill Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. St Catherine'S Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Spirehouse Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Blackwell Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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