Crime Rate in Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central

The total recorded crimes in Central, Redditch, UK in March 2025 are around 69 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-3.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Millsbro Road with total crimes: 11
  • Southcrest Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Mount Pleasant with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Central has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 0.11 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Redditch)CrimesRank (Redditch)CrimesRank (Redditch)
Abbey126 11,649 11,557 1
Greenlands94 21,009 31,095 2
Batchley & Brockhill70 3867 4742 5
Winyates59 6832 5759 4
Headless Cross and Oakenshaw61 5579 7641 7
Church Hill53 7735 6706 6
Lodge Park28 9377 9493 8
Matchborough44 8484 8452 9
Astwood Bank and Feckenham17 11258 11267 10
West16 12260 10241 11
Crabbs Cross20 10188 12206 12

Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (20 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 327 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202526
January 202526
December 202434
November 202424
October 202429
September 202428
August 202422
July 202418
June 202442
May 202427
April 202426

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 187 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202511
January 202513
December 202410
November 202421
October 202414
September 202415
August 202415
July 202418
June 202420
May 202419
April 202413

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20247
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247
April 202412

A total of 185 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202516
January 202513
December 202410
November 202415
October 202417
September 202419
August 202410
July 202414
June 202428
May 202414
April 202420

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 202414
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
September 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
June 20248

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Central in March 2025

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

1. Millsbro Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting5
2. Southcrest Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Mount Pleasant (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Oakly Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
6. Smallwood Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Summer Street (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Gilbertstone Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Bromfield Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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