Crime Rate in Wythall West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wythall West

The total recorded crimes in Wythall West, Bromsgrove, UK in May 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wythall West crime rate of 129.09 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
Wythall West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Drakes Cross Parade with total crimes: 36
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Crabmill Lane with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Bromsgrove.

    • 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 areas in the Bromsgrove.

  • 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 May 2025 the Wythall West has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 129.09 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wythall West)CrimesRank (Wythall West)CrimesRank (Wythall West)
Sidemoor37 3447 5533 1
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

Wythall West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 202518
February 202518
January 20257
December 20249
November 20243
October 202416
September 202413
August 202413
July 202420

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
February 20253
January 20256
October 20249
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202514
March 202510
February 20256
January 20253
December 20248
November 20249
October 20247
September 20242
August 20246
July 202412

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20253
January 20251
November 20243

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20241
October 20244
August 20247
July 20241

A total of 248 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202524
March 202518
February 202545
January 202542
December 202427
November 202421
October 202433
August 20241
July 20244

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
September 20244

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
December 20243

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 202512
January 20253
December 20245
November 20247
October 202413
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
January 20253
October 20243

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 202510
February 20259
December 20247
September 20243
July 20243

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 May 2025

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

1. Drakes Cross Parade (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting33
Public order3
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Crabmill Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Goodrest Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order3
6. Batemans Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Silver Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Alcester Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Barkers Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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