Crime Rate in Wythall West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wythall West

The total recorded crimes in Wythall West, Bromsgrove, UK in February 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wythall West crime rate of 163.78 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 Wythall West, encompassing approximately 519 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (45) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wythall West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Drakes Cross Parade with total crimes: 57
  • Batemans Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Wythall West?

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

  • Relative to Bromsgrove:

    • In 2024, Wythall West reported a higher crime volume than the Bromsgrove average, with 668 crimes compared to 252. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wythall West witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wythall West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bromsgrove average, with 512 crimes compared to 242. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wythall West witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wythall West Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Wythall West has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 163.78 ranking 1th out of 29 in the Bromsgrove, UK

In 2024, the total Wythall West crimes were 668. The crime rate of Wythall West in 2024 was 1287.09 (year) or 107.26 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Bromsgrove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wythall West were around 512 crimes with yearly crime rate of 986.51 (year) or 82.21 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Bromsgrove.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bromsgrove)CrimesRank (Bromsgrove)CrimesRank (Bromsgrove)
Sidemoor32 2447 5533 1
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

Wythall West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (21 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20241
October 20244
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20253
December 20248
November 20249
October 20247
September 20242
August 20246
July 202412
June 202442
May 202417
April 202420
March 20245

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
December 20247
September 20243
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202518
January 20257
December 20249
November 20243
October 202416
September 202413
August 202413
July 202420
June 202426
May 202413
April 202410
March 20247

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20256
October 20249
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20249
March 20246

A total of 222 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202545
January 202542
December 202427
November 202421
October 202433
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20248
April 202412
March 202421

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
September 20244
April 20243

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20243
May 20243

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20243
October 20243
May 20243

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20245
November 20247
October 202413
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 202420
May 20241
April 20244
March 20248

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
October 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

High Crime Locations Wythall West in February 2025

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

1. Drakes Cross Parade (Map)
Total57
Shoplifting45
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order3
2. Batemans Lane (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
4. Silvermead Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Batemans Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
6. Packhorse Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Crabmill Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Tanners Green Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Watery Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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