Crime Rate in Castle Bromwich: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle Bromwich

The total recorded crimes in Castle Bromwich, Solihull, UK in February 2026 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle Bromwich crime rate of 2.70 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 Castle Bromwich, encompassing approximately 26,319 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Castle Bromwich Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Clevedon Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Bridgeman Croft with total crimes: 7

How safe is Castle Bromwich?

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

  • Relative to Solihull:

    • In 2024, Castle Bromwich reported a higher crime volume than the Solihull average, with 1,185 crimes compared to 1,176. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Castle Bromwich witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Solihull.

    • In 2023, Castle Bromwich had fewer crimes than the Solihull average, with 1,114 crimes compared to 1,287. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Solihull, Castle Bromwich has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Castle Bromwich Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Castle Bromwich crimes were 1,185. The crime rate of Castle Bromwich in 2024 was 45.02 (year) or 3.75 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Solihull.

In 2023, the total crimes in Castle Bromwich were around 1,114 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.33 (year) or 3.53 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Solihull.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Castle Bromwich)CrimesRank (Castle Bromwich)CrimesRank (Castle Bromwich)
Chelmsley WoodNA NA2,483 22,805 1
BickenhillNA NA2,801 12,799 2
St AlphegeNA NA1,686 31,743 3
Kingshurst and FordbridgeNA NA1,538 41,712 4
Smith's WoodNA NA1,215 61,445 5
Shirley SouthNA NA1,333 51,262 7
Shirley WestNA NA1,159 81,306 6
OltonNA NA927 111,180 8
LyndonNA NA950 91,054 12
BlytheNA NA942 101,077 10
ElmdonNA NA794 131,058 11
MeridenNA NA919 12950 13
Shirley EastNA NA721 14738 14
Dorridge and Hockley HeathNA NA498 15642 15
SilhillNA NA472 16535 16
KnowleNA NA362 17464 17

Castle Bromwich Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (30 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 308 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202626
January 202630
December 202527
November 202515
October 202515
September 202525
August 202530
July 202525
June 202521
May 202521
April 202534
March 202521
February 202518

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20266
December 20254
November 20253
October 20259
September 20256
August 20256
July 20252
June 20259
May 20257
April 20257
March 20256
February 20254

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20262
December 20254
October 20252
September 20255
August 20252
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20257
September 20252
August 20258
June 20253
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 285 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202612
December 202516
November 202510
October 202510
September 202532
August 202517
July 202522
June 202521
May 202531
April 202553
March 202530
February 202512

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
December 20256
November 20254
October 20252
September 20254
August 20259
July 202510
June 20253
May 20256
April 20259
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20255
November 20251
October 202512
September 20257
August 20253
July 20252
June 20256
May 20256
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 164 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20268
December 20259
November 20259
October 202521
September 202512
August 202515
July 202519
June 202511
May 20257
April 202512
March 202519
February 202516

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20257
March 20252

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
October 20253
September 20251
August 20254
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.18 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20253
August 20251
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20255
November 20251
October 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
August 20251
May 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Castle Bromwich in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Clevedon Avenue (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
3. Bridgeman Croft (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Broom Close (Map)
Total5
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Hawthorne Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. B4118 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Poplars Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Bentley Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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