Crime Rate in Church Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Church Hill

The total recorded crimes in Church Hill, Redditch, UK in March 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Church Hill crime rate of 2.24 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 Church Hill, encompassing approximately 23,711 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Church Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heronfield Close with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Rickyard Lane with total crimes: 4

How safe is Church Hill?

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

  • Relative to Redditch:

    • In 2024, Church Hill reported a higher crime volume than the Redditch average, with 735 crimes compared to 688. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Church Hill witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Church Hill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Redditch average, with 706 crimes compared to 668. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Church Hill witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Church Hill Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Church Hill has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 2.24 ranking 7th out of 11 in the Redditch, UK

In 2024, the total Church Hill crimes were 735. The crime rate of Church Hill in 2024 was 31.00 (year) or 2.58 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Redditch.

In 2023, the total crimes in Church Hill were around 706 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.77 (year) or 2.48 (month) ranking 6 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
Central69 41,015 2853 3
Batchley & Brockhill70 3867 4742 5
Winyates59 6832 5759 4
Headless Cross and Oakenshaw61 5579 7641 7
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

Church Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Vehicle crime 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 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 314 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202514
January 202521
December 202422
November 202431
October 202425
September 202416
August 202430
July 202422
June 202456
May 202429
April 202427

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 202412
July 20249
June 202444
May 202417
April 202416

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20255
December 202410
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202512
January 20255
December 20247
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 202412
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 202414
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20242
October 20242
July 20242

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20242
April 20242

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20245
June 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Church Hill in March 2025

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

1. Heronfield Close (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Rickyard Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Exhall Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Robinson Mews (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Donnington Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Fulbrook Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Seven Acres Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
9. Barnwood Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Keele Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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