Crime Rate in Sanders Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sanders Park

The total recorded crimes in Sanders Park, Bromsgrove, UK in May 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sanders Park crime rate of 6.95 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 Sanders Park, encompassing approximately 4,746 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
Sanders Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Street with total crimes: 8
  • Market Place with total crimes: 6
  • Hanover Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Sanders Park?

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

  • Relative to Bromsgrove:

    • In 2024, Sanders Park reported a higher crime volume than the Bromsgrove average, with 504 crimes compared to 252. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sanders Park witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 29 other areas in the Bromsgrove.

    • In 2023, Sanders Park experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bromsgrove average, with 481 crimes compared to 242. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sanders Park witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 29 other areas in the Bromsgrove.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sanders Park Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sanders Park has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 6.95 ranking 5th out of 29 in the Bromsgrove, UK

In 2024, the total Sanders Park crimes were 504. The crime rate of Sanders Park in 2024 was 106.18 (year) or 8.85 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Bromsgrove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sanders Park were around 481 crimes with yearly crime rate of 101.34 (year) or 8.44 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Bromsgrove.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sanders Park)CrimesRank (Sanders Park)CrimesRank (Sanders Park)
Sidemoor37 3447 5533 1
Wythall West67 1668 1512 2
Belbroughton & Romsley48 2505 2495 3
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
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

Sanders Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 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 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 202517
February 202511
January 20259
December 20243
November 20248
October 202415
September 202410
August 202416
July 202411
June 202426
May 202411

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20255
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20244
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 176 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 202511
February 20259
January 20259
December 20249
November 202412
October 202413
September 202427
August 202424
July 202417
June 202416
May 202415

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20258
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 202410
October 20249
September 20247
August 202410
July 20247
June 202416
May 202411

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
May 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

High Crime Locations Sanders Park in May 2025

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

1. Church Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Market Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Hanover Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Willow Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. B4091 (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. High Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
8. B4091 (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Nightclub (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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