Crime Rate in Castle Bromwich: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle Bromwich

The total recorded crimes in Castle Bromwich, Solihull, UK in July 2025 are around 91 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle Bromwich crime rate of 3.46 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (19.05% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
Castle Bromwich Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Clevedon Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Hodnell Close with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Castle Bromwich has recorded 91 crimes with crime rate of 3.46 ranking 8th out of 16 in the Solihull, UK

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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castle Bromwich)CrimesRank (Castle Bromwich)CrimesRank (Castle Bromwich)
Chelmsley Wood188 22,483 22,805 1
Bickenhill210 12,801 12,799 2
St Alphege157 31,686 31,743 3
Kingshurst and Fordbridge135 41,538 41,712 4
Smith's Wood120 61,215 61,445 5
Shirley South127 51,333 51,262 7
Shirley West120 71,159 81,306 6
Olton81 11927 111,180 8
Lyndon83 10950 91,054 12
Blythe86 9942 101,077 10
Elmdon71 12794 131,058 11
Meriden67 13919 12950 13
Shirley East50 15721 14738 14
Silhill57 14472 16535 16
Dorridge and Hockley Heath49 16498 15642 15
Knowle34 17362 17464 17

Castle Bromwich Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20259
May 20257
April 20257
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20253
May 20256
April 20259
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
October 20247
September 202423

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202521
May 202521
April 202534
March 202521
February 202518
January 202518
December 202418
November 202418
October 202424
September 202425

A total of 139 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202511
May 20257
April 202512
March 202519
February 202516
January 20259
December 202411
November 20243
October 202419
September 202413

A total of 321 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202521
May 202531
April 202553
March 202530
February 202512
January 202517
December 202420
November 202420
October 202445
September 202450

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20256
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
October 20241

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 202411
September 20242

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Castle Bromwich in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting11
Other crime2
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Clevedon Avenue (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hodnell Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime1
4. West Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
6. Whateley Crescent (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
7. Bridgeman Croft (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
8. Park View (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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