Crime Rate in Matchborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Matchborough

The total recorded crimes in Matchborough, Redditch, UK in March 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Matchborough crime rate of 4.54 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 Matchborough, encompassing approximately 9,697 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (850.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Matchborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shottery Close with total crimes: 11
  • Ashorne Close with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Matchborough?

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

  • Relative to Redditch:

    • In 2024, Matchborough demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Redditch average, with 484 crimes compared to 688.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Matchborough recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Matchborough had fewer crimes than the Redditch average, with 452 crimes compared to 668. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Matchborough recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Matchborough Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Matchborough has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 4.54 ranking 8th out of 11 in the Redditch, UK

In 2024, the total Matchborough crimes were 484. The crime rate of Matchborough in 2024 was 49.91 (year) or 4.16 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Redditch.

In 2023, the total crimes in Matchborough were around 452 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.61 (year) or 3.88 (month) ranking 9 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
Church Hill53 7735 6706 6
Lodge Park28 9377 9493 8
Astwood Bank and Feckenham17 11258 11267 10
West16 12260 10241 11
Crabbs Cross20 10188 12206 12

Matchborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Other theft 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 (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 20252
January 20257
December 20246
October 20244
September 202410
August 202413
July 20246
June 202414
May 20249
April 20247

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

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202512
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 202411
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20247
November 20248
October 20243
September 20247
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20259
January 202511
December 20246
November 20249
October 202415
September 202416
August 20247
July 20243
June 202428
May 202422
April 202413

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20249
August 20245
July 20247
June 202412
May 20249
April 20246

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
April 20241

A total of 16 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Matchborough in March 2025

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

1. Shottery Close (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour9
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Ashorne Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Driffield Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Claybrook Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Farnborough Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Jackfield Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Haseley Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Breaches Lane (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
10. Langley Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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