Crime Rate in Marlbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Marlbrook

The total recorded crimes in Marlbrook, Bromsgrove, UK in February 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marlbrook crime rate of 3.29 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 Marlbrook, encompassing approximately 1,518 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Marlbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kestrel View with total crimes: 2
  • Green Slade Crescent with total crimes: 1
  • Hazelton Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Marlbrook?

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

  • Relative to Bromsgrove:

    • In 2024, Marlbrook demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bromsgrove average, with 87 crimes compared to 252.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Marlbrook recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Marlbrook had fewer crimes than the Bromsgrove average, with 67 crimes compared to 242. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Marlbrook recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Marlbrook Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Marlbrook has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 3.29 ranking 29th out of 29 in the Bromsgrove, UK

In 2024, the total Marlbrook crimes were 87. The crime rate of Marlbrook in 2024 was 57.28 (year) or 4.77 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Bromsgrove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Marlbrook were around 67 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.11 (year) or 3.68 (month) ranking 29 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
Hill Top5 2875 2970 28
Lowes Hill3 3031 3024 30

Marlbrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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

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

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

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Vehicle crime 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 (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Possession of weapons (1 incidents) also being high.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252

A total of 3 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
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
July 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
March 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
July 20243
March 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20244
October 20241
August 20242
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
March 20241

High Crime Locations Marlbrook in February 2025

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

1. Kestrel View (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
2. Green Slade Crescent (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
3. Hazelton Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
4. Lydiate Ash Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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