The total recorded crimes in Redditch, Redditch in January 2025 are around 570 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Redditch crime rate of 6.55 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Abbey (102 crimes), and the safest, Crabbs Cross (11 crimes), is 91 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Redditch.
Similarly, the area of Redditch Town & Abbeydale (114 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Crabbs Cross (16 crimes), with a difference of 98 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Redditch.
| Abbey | 102 |
| Batchley & Brockhill | 83 |
| Central | 70 |
| Greenlands | 62 |
| Headless Cross and Oakenshaw | 50 |
| Lodge Park | 35 |
| Matchborough | 34 |
| Astwood Bank and Feckenham | 18 |
| West | 18 |
| Crabbs Cross | 11 |
| Redditch Town & Abbeydale | 114 |
| Batchley & Brockhill | 83 |
| Southcrest | 51 |
| Arrow Valley & Ipsley | 49 |
| Greenlands | 47 |
| Church Hill South | 33 |
| Winyates Green | 29 |
| Webheath | 28 |
| Hunt End & Feckenham | 18 |
| Crabbs Cross | 16 |
In January 2025 the Redditch has recorded 570 crimes with crime rate of 6.55 ranking 171th 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
| City | January 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Worcestershire) | Crimes | Rank (Worcestershire) | Crimes | Rank (Worcestershire) | |
| Malvern Hills | 408 | 6 | 5,269 | 6 | 5,428 | 6 |
| Bromsgrove | 555 | 4 | 7,559 | 5 | 7,261 | 5 |
| Wychavon | 703 | 5 | 10,125 | 4 | 9,956 | 4 |
| Wyre Forest | 810 | 2 | 10,222 | 2 | 9,549 | 2 |
| Worcester | 938 | 1 | 13,110 | 1 | 12,849 | 1 |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
A total of 118 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 15 |
| December 2024 | 10 |
| November 2024 | 19 |
| October 2024 | 15 |
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 15 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 24 |
A total of 420 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 52.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 102 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 31 |
| December 2024 | 40 |
| November 2024 | 51 |
| October 2024 | 49 |
| September 2024 | 38 |
| August 2024 | 57 |
| July 2024 | 52 |
| June 2024 | 102 |
A total of 578 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 72.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 146 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 65 |
| December 2024 | 51 |
| November 2024 | 50 |
| October 2024 | 47 |
| September 2024 | 80 |
| August 2024 | 74 |
| July 2024 | 65 |
| June 2024 | 146 |
A total of 127 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 12 |
| December 2024 | 18 |
| November 2024 | 13 |
| October 2024 | 16 |
| September 2024 | 15 |
| August 2024 | 16 |
| July 2024 | 15 |
| June 2024 | 22 |
A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 7 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
A total of 208 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 62 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 26 |
| December 2024 | 19 |
| November 2024 | 25 |
| October 2024 | 25 |
| September 2024 | 16 |
| August 2024 | 14 |
| July 2024 | 21 |
| June 2024 | 62 |
A total of 894 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 111.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 224 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 80 |
| December 2024 | 83 |
| November 2024 | 83 |
| October 2024 | 79 |
| September 2024 | 106 |
| August 2024 | 122 |
| July 2024 | 117 |
| June 2024 | 224 |
A total of 388 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 48.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 78 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 38 |
| December 2024 | 59 |
| November 2024 | 49 |
| October 2024 | 43 |
| September 2024 | 58 |
| August 2024 | 33 |
| July 2024 | 30 |
| June 2024 | 78 |
A total of 2121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 265.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 452 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 212 |
| December 2024 | 215 |
| November 2024 | 252 |
| October 2024 | 281 |
| September 2024 | 223 |
| August 2024 | 242 |
| July 2024 | 244 |
| June 2024 | 452 |
A total of 64 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 10 |
| December 2024 | 6 |
| November 2024 | 10 |
| October 2024 | 7 |
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 14 |
A total of 362 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 45.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 70 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 38 |
| December 2024 | 40 |
| November 2024 | 54 |
| October 2024 | 46 |
| September 2024 | 38 |
| August 2024 | 43 |
| July 2024 | 33 |
| June 2024 | 70 |
A total of 391 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 48.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 88 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 35 |
| December 2024 | 45 |
| November 2024 | 38 |
| October 2024 | 49 |
| September 2024 | 40 |
| August 2024 | 52 |
| July 2024 | 44 |
| June 2024 | 88 |
A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 5 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Redditch postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 11 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Total | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |