Crime Rate in Rubery North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rubery North

The total recorded crimes in Rubery North, Bromsgrove, UK in February 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rubery North crime rate of 3.03 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 Rubery North, encompassing approximately 8,260 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Rubery North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Richmond Road with total crimes: 2
  • St Chad'S Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Rubery North?

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

  • Relative to Bromsgrove:

    • In 2024, Rubery North reported a higher crime volume than the Bromsgrove average, with 357 crimes compared to 252. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Rubery North witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Rubery North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bromsgrove average, with 314 crimes compared to 242. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Rubery North witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bromsgrove, Rubery North has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Rubery North Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Rubery North has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 3.03 ranking 7th out of 29 in the Bromsgrove, UK

In 2024, the total Rubery North crimes were 357. The crime rate of Rubery North in 2024 was 43.22 (year) or 3.60 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Bromsgrove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rubery North were around 314 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.01 (year) or 3.17 (month) ranking 9 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
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
Hill Top5 2875 2970 28
Lowes Hill3 3031 3024 30

Rubery North 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 11 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (8 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 202410
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20251
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 202516
December 202411
November 20244
October 20249
September 20246
August 20246
July 202411
June 202428
May 20248
April 20249
March 20248

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20258
November 20248
October 202415
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 20247
April 202412
March 20242

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244

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

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Rubery North in February 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Richmond Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
3. St Chad'S Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Oak Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
5. School Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Gunner Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Rochford Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Barrington Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Windmill Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Leasowe Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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