Crime Rate in West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West

The total recorded crimes in West, Redditch, UK in May 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West crime rate of 0.90 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lower Grinsty Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Shirehampton Close with total crimes: 4
  • Heathfield Road with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Redditch.

    • 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 areas in the Redditch.

  • 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 May 2025 the West has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 1.47 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West)CrimesRank (West)CrimesRank (West)
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
Crabbs Cross13 12188 12206 12

West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 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 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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 20256
February 20252
January 202510
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 202411

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20248
August 20247
July 20249
June 20246
May 20249

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20251
June 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations West in May 2025

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

1. Lower Grinsty Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Shirehampton Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Heathfield Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Alton Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Woodend Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Reynard Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Baxterley Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Malfield Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Noonan Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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