Crime Rate in Rubery North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rubery North

The total recorded crimes in Rubery North, Bromsgrove, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rubery North crime rate of 3.75 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Rubery North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Brook Road with total crimes: 2
  • Cleves 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 areas in the Bromsgrove.

    • 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 areas in the Bromsgrove.

  • 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 May 2025 the Rubery North has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 3.75 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rubery North)CrimesRank (Rubery North)CrimesRank (Rubery North)
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
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
Lickey Hills19 14240 15198 16
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

Rubery North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20258
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 202410
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 20259
February 202511
January 202516
December 202411
November 20244
October 20249
September 20246
August 20246
July 202411
June 202428
May 20248

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
January 20258
November 20248
October 202415
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Rubery North in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Brook Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cleves Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. New Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Library Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
6. School Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Bowes Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Beeches Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Gunner Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Richmond Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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