Crime Rate in West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West

The total recorded crimes in West, Redditch, UK in March 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West crime rate of 0.48 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 West, encompassing approximately 33,370 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pumphouse Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Fleetwood Close with total crimes: 2
  • Baxters Court with total crimes: 1

How safe is West?

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

  • Relative to Redditch:

    • In 2024, West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Redditch average, with 260 crimes compared to 688.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, West recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, West had fewer crimes than the Redditch average, with 241 crimes compared to 668. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, West recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the West has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 0.27 ranking 12th out of 11 in the Redditch, UK

In 2024, the total West crimes were 260. The crime rate of West in 2024 was 17.62 (year) or 1.47 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Redditch.

In 2023, the total crimes in West were around 241 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.18 (year) or 1.35 (month) ranking 11 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
Matchborough44 8484 8452 9
Astwood Bank and Feckenham17 11258 11267 10
Crabbs Cross20 10188 12206 12

West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 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 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20248
August 20247
July 20249
June 20246
May 20249
April 20247

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
April 20244

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20244
May 20247
April 20241

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 202510
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 202411
April 20246

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

High Crime Locations West in March 2025

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

1. Pumphouse Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Fleetwood Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Baxters Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Baxterley Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Malfield Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Raglis Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Packwood Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Crumpfields Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Duxford Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Spinney Mews (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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