Crime Rate in Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central

The total recorded crimes in Central, Redditch, UK in May 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central crime rate of 0.07 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 Central, encompassing approximately 958,037 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (92.31% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Millsbro Road with total crimes: 8
  • Nailsworth Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Central?

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

  • Relative to Redditch:

    • In 2024, Central reported a higher crime volume than the Redditch average, with 1,015 crimes compared to 688. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Central witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 11 other areas in the Redditch.

    • In 2023, Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Redditch average, with 853 crimes compared to 668. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Central witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 11 other areas in the Redditch.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Central has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 0.47 ranking 5th out of 11 in the Redditch, UK

In 2024, the total Central crimes were 1,015. The crime rate of Central in 2024 was 28.76 (year) or 2.40 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Redditch.

In 2023, the total crimes in Central were around 853 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.92 (year) or 2.08 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Redditch.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)
Abbey98 21,649 11,557 1
Greenlands115 11,009 31,095 2
Church Hill82 3735 6706 6
Winyates75 4832 5759 4
Batchley & Brockhill63 6867 4742 5
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

Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 196 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202513
March 202518
February 202511
January 202513
December 202410
November 202421
October 202414
September 202415
August 202415
July 202418
June 202420
May 202419

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20259
March 20257
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 192 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 20258
March 20259
February 202516
January 202513
December 202410
November 202415
October 202417
September 202419
August 202410
July 202414
June 202428
May 202414

A total of 339 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202513
March 202525
February 202526
January 202526
December 202434
November 202424
October 202429
September 202428
August 202422
July 202418
June 202442
May 202427

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
June 20248

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
September 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20251
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20247
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20244
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Central in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
2. Millsbro Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
3. Nailsworth Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Mount Pleasant (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Honeychurch Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Tunnel Drive (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Old Crest Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Beaufort Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. West Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Glover Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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