Crime Rate in Crabbs Cross: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crabbs Cross

The total recorded crimes in Crabbs Cross, Redditch, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crabbs Cross crime rate of 1.06 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 Crabbs Cross, encompassing approximately 12,233 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Crabbs Cross Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leckhampton Close with total crimes: 5
  • Lightoak Close with total crimes: 2
  • Church Down Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Crabbs Cross?

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

  • Relative to Redditch:

    • In 2024, Crabbs Cross demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Redditch average, with 188 crimes compared to 688.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Crabbs Cross recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 11 other areas in the Redditch.

    • In 2023, Crabbs Cross had fewer crimes than the Redditch average, with 206 crimes compared to 668. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Crabbs Cross recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 11 other areas in the Redditch.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Redditch, Crabbs Cross has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Crabbs Cross Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Crabbs Cross has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 1.06 ranking 12th out of 11 in the Redditch, UK

In 2024, the total Crabbs Cross crimes were 188. The crime rate of Crabbs Cross in 2024 was 15.37 (year) or 1.28 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Redditch.

In 2023, the total crimes in Crabbs Cross were around 206 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.84 (year) or 1.40 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Redditch.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Crabbs Cross)CrimesRank (Crabbs Cross)CrimesRank (Crabbs Cross)
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
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 Cross Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202511
March 20256
February 20258
January 20254
December 20246
November 20249
October 202410
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Crabbs Cross in May 2025

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

1. Leckhampton Close (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Lightoak Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Church Down Close (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Blythe Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Little Acre (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
7. Ryegrass Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Priestfield Road (Map)
Total1
Robbery1

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