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 July 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brewood and Coven crime rate of 14.64 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (237.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Brewood and Coven Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waterside Close with total crimes: 5
  • School Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Coven Road with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Brewood and Coven has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 14.64 ranking 3th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brewood and Coven)CrimesRank (Brewood and Coven)CrimesRank (Brewood and Coven)
Huntington and Hatherton66 1656 2706 1
Trysull and Seisdon21 16684 1567 4
Featherstone and Shareshill40 5643 3706 2
Cheslyn Hay North and Saredon57 2476 6434 7
Great Wyrley Town31 12587 4614 3
Perton Lakeside42 4345 13331 12
Codsall North37 7474 7494 5
Wombourne North and Lower Penn37 6502 5487 6
Kinver23 14423 8432 8
Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell37 8413 9372 9
Essington36 9401 10299 16
Bilbrook33 10324 14322 14
Himley and Swindon19 18245 18338 11
Penkridge South East33 11363 11305 15
Wombourne South West23 15323 15323 13
Great Wyrley Landywood29 13263 17245 18
Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley16 20270 16248 17
Penkridge West21 17173 19206 19
Wombourne South East18 19163 20190 20
Cheslyn Hay South12 21139 21131 21
Codsall South7 23136 22127 22
Pattingham and Patshull7 22108 2387 23
Perton Dippons5 2447 2558 24
Perton East1 2563 2439 25

Brewood and Coven 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 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20257
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20247
September 20241

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 20258
May 202510
April 202510
March 202510
February 20257
January 20259
December 20247
November 202411
October 20245
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
January 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Brewood and Coven in July 2025

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

1. Waterside Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. School Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Coven Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Old Stafford Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Coneybere Gardens (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hyde Mill Croft (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Paradise Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Stafford Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. M54 (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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