Crime Rate in Sidemoor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sidemoor

The total recorded crimes in Sidemoor, Bromsgrove, UK in May 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sidemoor crime rate of 4.20 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Sidemoor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arlingham Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • King Edward Road with total crimes: 3
  • Canberra Close 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 areas in the Bromsgrove.

    • 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 areas in the Bromsgrove.

  • 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 May 2025 the Sidemoor has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 4.20 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sidemoor)CrimesRank (Sidemoor)CrimesRank (Sidemoor)
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
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

Sidemoor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
November 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202515
March 202521
February 20259
January 202510
December 202416
November 202414
October 202413
September 202412
August 202410
July 202414
June 202432
May 202419

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
October 20242
August 20243
May 20242

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202511
March 202510
February 20257
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246
July 202412
June 202424
May 20247

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 202413
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Sidemoor in May 2025

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

1. Arlingham Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. King Edward Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Canberra Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
4. Perryfields Crescent (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Santridge Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. King Edward Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. York Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Perryfields Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Conifer Grove (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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