Crime Rate in Rubery South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rubery South

The total recorded crimes in Rubery South, Bromsgrove, UK in May 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rubery South crime rate of 11.29 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 Rubery South, encompassing approximately 797 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Rubery South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chapelfield Mews with total crimes: 2
  • Fairway Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Beacon Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Rubery South?

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

  • Relative to Bromsgrove:

    • In 2024, Rubery South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bromsgrove average, with 81 crimes compared to 252.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rubery South recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 29 other areas in the Bromsgrove.

    • In 2023, Rubery South had fewer crimes than the Bromsgrove average, with 78 crimes compared to 242. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rubery South recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 29 other areas in the Bromsgrove.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rubery South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rubery South has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 11.29 ranking 24th out of 29 in the Bromsgrove, UK

In 2024, the total Rubery South crimes were 81. The crime rate of Rubery South in 2024 was 101.57 (year) or 8.46 (month) ranking it 28 dangerous area in the Bromsgrove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rubery South were around 78 crimes with yearly crime rate of 97.81 (year) or 8.15 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the Bromsgrove.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rubery South)CrimesRank (Rubery South)CrimesRank (Rubery South)
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
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
Barnt Green & Hopwood6 2692 26103 25
Perryfields7 25100 2585 26
Hill Top6 2875 2970 28
Lowes Hill6 2931 3024 30

Rubery South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (1 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 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 Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (4 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
June 20246

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
June 20246

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Rubery South in May 2025

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

1. Chapelfield Mews (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Fairway Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Beacon Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Eachway (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Holmes Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Heather Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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