Crime Rate in Redditch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Redditch

The total recorded crimes in Redditch, UK in May 2025 are around 692 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Redditch crime rate of 7.95 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 Redditch, encompassing approximately 87,034 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (264) incidents (2.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (121) incidents (1.68% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (52) incidents (-17.46% decrease)
Redditch Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ombersley Close with total crimes: 14
  • Woodrow Centre with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10

Redditch Police Info:

West Mercia Police
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  • Telephone: 101

How safe is Redditch?

To understand the safety of Redditch, we need to analyze Redditch crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Redditch has recorded 8,253 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 94.83 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 155 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 8,012 crimes with a crime rate of 92.06, ranking it 146 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Worcestershire:

    • In 2024, Redditch demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Worcestershire average, with 8253 crimes compared to 9090.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Redditch witnessed more crimes than 3 out of 5 other cities.

    • In 2023, Redditch had fewer crimes than the Worcestershire average, with 8,012 crimes compared to 8,842. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Redditch witnessed more crimes than 3 out of 5 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Redditch is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Worcestershire, Redditch has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

Redditch Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Greenlands (115 crimes), and the safest, Crabbs Cross (13 crimes), is 102 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Redditch.

Similarly, the area of Redditch Town & Abbeydale (133 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Crabbs Cross (16 crimes), with a difference of 117 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Redditch.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Greenlands115
Abbey98
Church Hill82
Winyates75
Central68

Safest Wards:

Lodge Park34
Matchborough32
West30
Astwood Bank and Feckenham27
Crabbs Cross13

Most Dangerous Areas:

Redditch Town & Abbeydale133
Greenlands92
Batchley & Brockhill63
Church Hill South60
Winyates Green57

Safest Areas:

Matchborough & Park Farm39
Southcrest36
Webheath35
Hunt End & Feckenham27
Crabbs Cross16

Redditch Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Redditch has recorded 692 crimes with crime rate of 7.95 ranking 164th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Worcestershire.

In 2024, the total Redditch crimes were 8,253. The crime rate of Redditch in 2024 was 94.83 (year) or 7.90 (month) ranking it 155 danzarous in the UK. Redditch ranked 4 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Worcestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Redditch were around 8,012 crimes with yearly crime rate of 92.06 (year) or 7.67 (month) ranking 146 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Worcestershire, Redditch ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 3 as per crime rate of Redditch

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Worcestershire)CrimesRank (Worcestershire)CrimesRank (Worcestershire)
Malvern Hills427 65,269 65,428 6
Bromsgrove621 57,559 57,261 5
Wychavon836 410,125 49,956 4
Wyre Forest872 210,222 29,549 2
Worcester1,040 113,110 112,849 1

Redditch Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (264 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (121 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (258 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (119 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (256 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (124 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 216 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 75 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (212 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (80 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 215 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 83 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (252 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (83 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (281 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (79 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (223 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (106 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (242 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (122 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 244 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 117 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (452 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (224 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 481 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202543
March 202526
February 202521
January 202538
December 202440
November 202454
October 202446
September 202438
August 202443
July 202433
June 202470

A total of 823 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202563
March 202555
February 202575
January 202565
December 202451
November 202450
October 202447
September 202480
August 202474
July 202465
June 2024146

A total of 1322 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 110.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 224 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025121
April 2025119
March 2025124
February 202564
January 202580
December 202483
November 202483
October 202479
September 2024106
August 2024122
July 2024117
June 2024224

A total of 3115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 259.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 452 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025264
April 2025258
March 2025256
February 2025216
January 2025212
December 2024215
November 2024252
October 2024281
September 2024223
August 2024242
July 2024244
June 2024452

A total of 598 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202555
March 202538
February 202533
January 202531
December 202440
November 202451
October 202449
September 202438
August 202457
July 202452
June 2024102

A total of 179 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202520
March 202512
February 202511
January 202515
December 202410
November 202419
October 202415
September 202410
August 202415
July 202410
June 202424

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 548 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202547
March 202537
February 202535
January 202538
December 202459
November 202449
October 202443
September 202458
August 202433
July 202430
June 202478

A total of 602 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202555
March 202554
February 202568
January 202535
December 202445
November 202438
October 202449
September 202440
August 202452
July 202444
June 202488

A total of 322 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202523
March 202516
February 202531
January 202526
December 202419
November 202425
October 202425
September 202416
August 202414
July 202421
June 202462

A total of 43 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 20248

A total of 171 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 202516
February 202511
January 202512
December 202418
November 202413
October 202416
September 202415
August 202416
July 202415
June 202422

A total of 101 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 202514
February 20255
January 202510
December 20246
November 202410
October 20247
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 202414

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 202412

High Crime Locations Redditch in May 2025

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

1. Ombersley Close (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime3
Burglary3
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Woodrow Centre (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting1
Bicycle theft1
5. Hospital (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary2
Robbery1
6. Fladbury Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9

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