Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Tamworth, UK in July 2025 are around 157 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.22 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, encompassing approximately 725,437 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (18.87% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (11.54% increase)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colehill with total crimes: 10
  • High Broom Court with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

How safe is Castle?

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

  • Relative to Tamworth:

    • In 2024, Castle reported a higher crime volume than the Tamworth average, with 1,824 crimes compared to 688. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 9 other areas in the Tamworth.

    • In 2023, Castle experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tamworth average, with 1,737 crimes compared to 698. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 9 other areas in the Tamworth.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tamworth, Castle has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Castle Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Castle has recorded 157 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 1th out of 9 in the Tamworth, UK

In 2024, the total Castle crimes were 1,824. The crime rate of Castle in 2024 was 20.93 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Tamworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Castle were around 1,737 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.54 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Tamworth.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)
Glascote53 6660 4843 2
Belgrave57 5754 2709 3
Amington61 2578 6690 4
Spital59 3661 3492 8
Wilnecote57 4565 7631 6
Bolehall53 7659 5674 5
Stonydelph28 9479 8547 7
Mercian50 8463 9413 9
Trinity18 10237 10244 10

Castle 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 63 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (35 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (53 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 202511
April 20259
March 20255
February 20257
January 202510
December 202412
November 202411
October 202410
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 136 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202528
May 202518
April 202512
March 202514
February 20256
January 20259
December 20244
November 20248
October 20249
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 125 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202511
May 202510
April 20259
March 20256
February 202515
January 202513
December 202412
November 202420
October 20248
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 600 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202563
June 202553
May 202536
April 202554
March 202553
February 202541
January 202545
December 202471
November 202442
October 202453
September 202445
August 202444

A total of 199 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202523
May 202516
April 202518
March 202513
February 202520
January 202515
December 202419
November 202412
October 202415
September 202415
August 202415

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202523
May 202518
April 202516
March 202515
February 20255
January 202512
December 20245
November 20248
October 202410
September 202411
August 202415

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 277 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202526
May 202527
April 202535
March 202522
February 202525
January 202522
December 202413
November 202419
October 202418
September 202428
August 202413

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 20244
October 20246
September 202412
August 20249

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
April 20251
February 20252
January 20255
August 20241

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 202410
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Castle in July 2025

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

1. Colehill (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. High Broom Court (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
4. George Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ventura Park Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Public order1
9. Balfour (Map)
Total6
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Silver Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1

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