Crime Rate in Slideslow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Slideslow

The total recorded crimes in Slideslow, Bromsgrove, UK in May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Slideslow crime rate of 0.93 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 Slideslow, encompassing approximately 10,742 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Slideslow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stonehouse Road with total crimes: 2
  • Vicarage Close with total crimes: 1
  • Chaucer Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Slideslow?

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

  • Relative to Bromsgrove:

    • In 2024, Slideslow demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bromsgrove average, with 142 crimes compared to 252.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Slideslow recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 29 other areas in the Bromsgrove.

    • In 2023, Slideslow had fewer crimes than the Bromsgrove average, with 142 crimes compared to 242. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Slideslow recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 29 other areas in the Bromsgrove.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Slideslow Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Slideslow has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 0.93 ranking 22th out of 29 in the Bromsgrove, UK

In 2024, the total Slideslow crimes were 142. The crime rate of Slideslow in 2024 was 13.22 (year) or 1.10 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Bromsgrove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Slideslow were around 142 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.22 (year) or 1.10 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Bromsgrove.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Slideslow)CrimesRank (Slideslow)CrimesRank (Slideslow)
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
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

Slideslow Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 20253
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 20249
August 20245
July 20249
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20252
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
May 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
November 20242
May 20242

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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20243

High Crime Locations Slideslow in May 2025

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

1. Stonehouse Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Vicarage Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Chaucer Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Fulton Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shaftesbury Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
6. Abbey Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Chesworth Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cirencester Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Trianon Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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