Crime Rate in Brewood and Coven: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brewood and Coven

The total recorded crimes in Brewood and Coven, South Staffordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brewood and Coven crime rate of 8.16 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 Brewood and Coven, encompassing approximately 3,552 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Brewood and Coven Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stafford Street with total crimes: 3
  • Johnsgate with total crimes: 2
  • Rowan Grove with total crimes: 2

How safe is Brewood and Coven?

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

  • Relative to South Staffordshire:

    • In 2024, Brewood and Coven reported a higher crime volume than the South Staffordshire average, with 347 crimes compared to 343. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Brewood and Coven witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 24 other areas in the South Staffordshire.

    • In 2023, Brewood and Coven experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Staffordshire average, with 363 crimes compared to 337. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Brewood and Coven witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 24 other areas in the South Staffordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Staffordshire, Brewood and Coven has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Brewood and Coven Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Brewood and Coven has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 8.16 ranking 11th out of 24 in the South Staffordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Brewood and Coven crimes were 347. The crime rate of Brewood and Coven in 2024 was 97.67 (year) or 8.14 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the South Staffordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brewood and Coven were around 363 crimes with yearly crime rate of 102.18 (year) or 8.51 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the South Staffordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brewood and Coven)CrimesRank (Brewood and Coven)CrimesRank (Brewood and Coven)
Huntington and Hatherton56 3656 2706 1
Trysull and Seisdon69 2684 1567 4
Featherstone and Shareshill70 1643 3706 2
Great Wyrley Town42 7587 4614 3
Wombourne North and Lower Penn50 4502 5487 6
Codsall North44 6474 7494 5
Kinver47 5423 8432 8
Cheslyn Hay North and Saredon38 8476 6434 7
Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell37 9413 9372 9
Essington34 10401 10299 16
Himley and Swindon16 18245 18338 11
Penkridge South East28 12363 11305 15
Perton Lakeside24 15345 13331 12
Wombourne South West23 16323 15323 13
Bilbrook26 13324 14322 14
Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley24 14270 16248 17
Great Wyrley Landywood19 17263 17245 18
Penkridge West16 19173 19206 19
Wombourne South East13 20163 20190 20
Cheslyn Hay South11 21139 21131 21
Codsall South9 23136 22127 22
Pattingham and Patshull10 22108 2387 23
Perton Dippons2 2547 2558 24
Perton East6 2463 2439 25

Brewood and Coven Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 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 (10 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 202510
February 20257
January 20259
December 20247
November 202411
October 20245
September 20247
August 20248
July 202419
June 20244
May 202414

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

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20257
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20247
September 20241
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Brewood and Coven in May 2025

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

1. Stafford Street (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Johnsgate (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Rowan Grove (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. School Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Old Stafford Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. A4510 (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Meadow Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Telford Gardens (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
9. The Ridings (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Engleton Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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