Crime Rate in Redditch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Redditch

The total recorded crimes in Redditch, UK in July 2025 are around 681 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Redditch crime rate of 7.82 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (279) incidents (5.28% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (114) incidents (-12.98% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (59) incidents (15.69% increase)
Redditch Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Daybrook Close with total crimes: 11

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, Abbey (113 crimes), and the safest, Astwood Bank and Feckenham (14 crimes), is 99 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Redditch.

Similarly, the area of Redditch Town & Abbeydale (155 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hunt End & Feckenham (14 crimes), with a difference of 141 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Redditch.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Abbey113
Central87
Winyates80
Batchley & Brockhill76
Greenlands72

Safest Wards:

Lodge Park46
Matchborough43
Crabbs Cross23
West22
Astwood Bank and Feckenham14

Most Dangerous Areas:

Redditch Town & Abbeydale155
Batchley & Brockhill76
Southcrest70
Greenlands60
Winyates Green59

Safest Areas:

Arrow Valley & Ipsley37
Riverside & Church Hill North30
Webheath29
Crabbs Cross27
Hunt End & Feckenham14

Redditch Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Redditch has recorded 681 crimes with crime rate of 7.82 ranking 201th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Worcestershire)CrimesRank (Worcestershire)CrimesRank (Worcestershire)
Malvern Hills488 65,269 65,428 6
Bromsgrove653 57,559 57,261 5
Wychavon941 410,125 49,956 4
Wyre Forest984 210,222 29,549 2
Worcester1,118 113,110 112,849 1

Redditch Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 279 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 114 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (265 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (131 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1226 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 102.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 131 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025114
June 2025131
May 2025121
April 2025119
March 2025124
February 202564
January 202580
December 202483
November 202483
October 202479
September 2024106
August 2024122

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20258
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247

A total of 169 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202513
May 202518
April 202520
March 202512
February 202511
January 202515
December 202410
November 202419
October 202415
September 202410
August 202415

A total of 528 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202539
May 202552
April 202555
March 202538
February 202533
January 202531
December 202440
November 202451
October 202449
September 202438
August 202457

A total of 720 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202556
May 202552
April 202563
March 202555
February 202575
January 202565
December 202451
November 202450
October 202447
September 202480
August 202474

A total of 2963 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 246.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 281 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025279
June 2025265
May 2025264
April 2025258
March 2025256
February 2025216
January 2025212
December 2024215
November 2024252
October 2024281
September 2024223
August 2024242

A total of 458 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202547
May 202529
April 202543
March 202526
February 202521
January 202538
December 202440
November 202454
October 202446
September 202438
August 202443

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

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
July 202511
June 202510
May 202510
April 20258
March 202514
February 20255
January 202510
December 20246
November 202410
October 20247
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 156 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 508 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202531
May 202541
April 202547
March 202537
February 202535
January 202538
December 202459
November 202449
October 202443
September 202458
August 202433

A total of 580 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202559
June 202551
May 202534
April 202555
March 202554
February 202568
January 202535
December 202445
November 202438
October 202449
September 202440
August 202452

A total of 279 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202520
May 202544
April 202523
March 202516
February 202531
January 202526
December 202419
November 202425
October 202425
September 202416
August 202414

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 20247

High Crime Locations Redditch in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Drugs1
Burglary1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting12
3. Daybrook Close (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences10
Vehicle crime1
4. Izod Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1
5. Millsbro Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
Public order1
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Public order2
Other theft1
Drugs1

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