Crime Rate in Batchley & Brockhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Batchley & Brockhill

The total recorded crimes in Batchley & Brockhill, Redditch, UK in May 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Batchley & Brockhill crime rate of 3.29 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 Batchley & Brockhill, encompassing approximately 19,124 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
Batchley & Brockhill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willow Way with total crimes: 6
  • Lock Close with total crimes: 6
  • Bridley Moor Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Batchley & Brockhill?

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

  • Relative to Redditch:

    • In 2024, Batchley & Brockhill reported a higher crime volume than the Redditch average, with 867 crimes compared to 688. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Batchley & Brockhill witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 11 other areas in the Redditch.

    • In 2023, Batchley & Brockhill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Redditch average, with 742 crimes compared to 668. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Batchley & Brockhill witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 11 other areas in the Redditch.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Redditch, Batchley & Brockhill has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Batchley & Brockhill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Batchley & Brockhill has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 3.29 ranking 6th out of 11 in the Redditch, UK

In 2024, the total Batchley & Brockhill crimes were 867. The crime rate of Batchley & Brockhill in 2024 was 45.33 (year) or 3.78 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Redditch.

In 2023, the total crimes in Batchley & Brockhill were around 742 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.80 (year) or 3.23 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Redditch.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Batchley & Brockhill)CrimesRank (Batchley & Brockhill)CrimesRank (Batchley & Brockhill)
Abbey98 21,649 11,557 1
Greenlands115 11,009 31,095 2
Central68 51,015 2853 3
Church Hill82 3735 6706 6
Winyates75 4832 5759 4
Headless Cross and Oakenshaw55 7579 7641 7
Lodge Park34 8377 9493 8
Matchborough32 9484 8452 9
Astwood Bank and Feckenham27 11258 11267 10
West30 10260 10241 11
Crabbs Cross13 12188 12206 12

Batchley & Brockhill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 467 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202535
March 202530
February 202537
January 202538
December 202424
November 202434
October 202435
September 202439
August 202433
July 202441
June 202470
May 202426

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202511
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 20258
February 202511
January 20259
December 20245
November 20246
October 202411
September 202412
August 20249
July 202416
June 202418
May 202412

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
February 20257
January 20257
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 202412
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
February 202510
January 20254
December 20244
September 20247
August 202414
July 202412
June 202414
May 202412

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20258
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20242

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Batchley & Brockhill in May 2025

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

1. Willow Way (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
2. Lock Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Bridley Moor Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
4. Batchley Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Hewell Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
6. Cedar View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Bowood Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Lowfield Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Oak Tree Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cardy Close (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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