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 March 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brewood and Coven crime rate of 9.01 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Brewood and Coven Crime Hotspots

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

  • School Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Stafford Street with total crimes: 3
  • High Green 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Brewood and Coven has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 9.01 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Staffordshire)CrimesRank (South Staffordshire)CrimesRank (South Staffordshire)
Huntington and Hatherton78 1656 2706 1
Trysull and Seisdon36 7684 1567 4
Featherstone and Shareshill51 2643 3706 2
Great Wyrley Town34 8587 4614 3
Cheslyn Hay North and Saredon44 3476 6434 7
Codsall North41 4474 7494 5
Wombourne North and Lower Penn17 15502 5487 6
Penkridge South East40 5363 11305 15
Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell38 6413 9372 9
Kinver21 13423 8432 8
Essington13 19401 10299 16
Perton Lakeside29 10345 13331 12
Himley and Swindon17 16245 18338 11
Bilbrook28 11324 14322 14
Great Wyrley Landywood26 12263 17245 18
Wombourne South West18 14323 15323 13
Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley15 17270 16248 17
Wombourne South East13 18163 20190 20
Penkridge West12 20173 19206 19
Cheslyn Hay South5 22139 21131 21
Codsall South7 21136 22127 22
Pattingham and Patshull4 23108 2387 23
Perton Dippons3 2447 2558 24
Perton EastNA NA63 2439 25

Brewood and Coven Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 202414
May 20245
April 202410

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 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Brewood and Coven in March 2025

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

1. School Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Stafford Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
3. High Green (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
5. Clay Gates Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other crime1
6. Tinkers Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
7. Market Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Kings Bridge (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
9. Paradise Lane (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
10. A4510 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.