Crime Rate in Matchborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Matchborough

The total recorded crimes in Matchborough, Redditch, UK in May 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Matchborough crime rate of 3.30 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Matchborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Claybrook Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Elvington Close with total crimes: 2
  • Easenhall Lane with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Redditch.

    • 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 areas in the Redditch.

  • 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 May 2025 the Matchborough has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 3.30 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Matchborough)CrimesRank (Matchborough)CrimesRank (Matchborough)
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
Astwood Bank and Feckenham27 11258 11267 10
West30 10260 10241 11
Crabbs Cross13 12188 12206 12

Matchborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 202512
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 202411
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 202519
February 20252
January 20257
December 20246
October 20244
September 202410
August 202413
July 20246
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20257
March 20259
February 20259
January 202511
December 20246
November 20249
October 202415
September 202416
August 20247
July 20243
June 202428
May 202422

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20249
August 20245
July 20247
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20247
November 20248
October 20243
September 20247
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Matchborough in May 2025

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

1. Claybrook Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Elvington Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Easenhall Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Farnborough Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
5. Frankton Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Oxhill Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
8. Driffield Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Munsley Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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