Crime Rate in Castle Bromwich: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle Bromwich

The total recorded crimes in Castle Bromwich, Solihull, UK in May 2025 are around 90 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle Bromwich crime rate of 3.42 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (-41.51% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-38.24% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Castle Bromwich Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 31
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Parkfield Drive 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 May 2025 the Castle Bromwich has recorded 90 crimes with crime rate of 3.42 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castle Bromwich)CrimesRank (Castle Bromwich)CrimesRank (Castle Bromwich)
Chelmsley Wood180 22,483 22,805 1
Bickenhill228 12,801 12,799 2
St Alphege143 31,686 31,743 3
Kingshurst and Fordbridge119 51,538 41,712 4
Smith's Wood128 41,215 61,445 5
Shirley South93 81,333 51,262 7
Shirley West106 61,159 81,306 6
Blythe96 7942 101,077 10
Olton72 10927 111,180 8
Lyndon47 15950 91,054 12
Elmdon66 11794 131,058 11
Meriden55 12919 12950 13
Dorridge and Hockley Heath55 13498 15642 15
Shirley East51 14721 14738 14
Silhill34 16472 16535 16
Knowle30 17362 17464 17

Castle Bromwich Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 303 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202534
March 202521
February 202518
January 202518
December 202418
November 202418
October 202424
September 202425
July 202427
June 202456
May 202423

A total of 163 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 202519
February 202516
January 20259
December 202411
November 20243
October 202419
September 202413
July 202410
June 202422
May 202422

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
July 202413
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 341 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202553
March 202530
February 202512
January 202517
December 202420
November 202420
October 202445
September 202450
July 202430
June 202428
May 20245

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 202411
September 20242
July 20248
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 130 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
October 20247
September 202423
July 202411
June 202428
May 202429

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
July 20245
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
June 20246

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting28
Public order2
Robbery1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
3. Parkfield Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Hipsley Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Whateley Lodge Drive (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Sudeley Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
7. Bridgeman Croft (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hawthorne Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Broom Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Jensen Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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