Crime Rate in Sidemoor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sidemoor

The total recorded crimes in Sidemoor, Bromsgrove, UK in February 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sidemoor crime rate of 3.64 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 Sidemoor, encompassing approximately 8,802 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Sidemoor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • King Edward Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Red Pear Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Sidemoor?

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

  • Relative to Bromsgrove:

    • In 2024, Sidemoor reported a higher crime volume than the Bromsgrove average, with 447 crimes compared to 252. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sidemoor witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Sidemoor experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bromsgrove average, with 533 crimes compared to 242. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sidemoor witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sidemoor Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Sidemoor has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 3.64 ranking 2th out of 29 in the Bromsgrove, UK

In 2024, the total Sidemoor crimes were 447. The crime rate of Sidemoor in 2024 was 50.78 (year) or 4.23 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Bromsgrove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sidemoor were around 533 crimes with yearly crime rate of 60.55 (year) or 5.05 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Bromsgrove.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bromsgrove)CrimesRank (Bromsgrove)CrimesRank (Bromsgrove)
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
Marlbrook5 2987 2767 29
Hill Top5 2875 2970 28
Lowes Hill3 3031 3024 30

Sidemoor 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 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246
July 202412
June 202424
May 20247
April 20248
March 20244

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 202413
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
May 20241

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
April 20241
March 20244

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202510
December 202416
November 202414
October 202413
September 202412
August 202410
July 202414
June 202432
May 202419
April 20245
March 202416

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
October 20242
August 20243
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Sidemoor in February 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. King Edward Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Red Pear Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sheepcote Grange (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. King Edward Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Santridge Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
7. King George Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. York Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Orchard Road (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Bewell Head (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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