Crime in Bromsgrove district: statistics, rates and trends

6,198 crimes were recorded in Bromsgrove district in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 2,358 reports (38% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Bromsgrove district has the 257th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Bromsgrove district was highest in the year to July 2021 (8,446 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (6,198). Over the whole period it fell 27%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bromsgrove district over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in robbery (+18%) and possession of weapons (+13%).

The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-29%) and anti-social behaviour (-25%).

Violence and sexual offences in Bromsgrove district

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bromsgrove district recorded 2,358 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 38.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Bromsgrove district

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bromsgrove district recorded 809 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 13.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Bromsgrove district

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bromsgrove district recorded 580 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Bromsgrove district

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bromsgrove district recorded 450 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Bromsgrove district

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bromsgrove district recorded 429 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Bromsgrove district

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bromsgrove district recorded 397 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Bromsgrove district

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bromsgrove district recorded 396 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Bromsgrove district

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bromsgrove district recorded 337 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Bromsgrove district

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bromsgrove district recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Bromsgrove district

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bromsgrove district recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Bromsgrove district

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bromsgrove district recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Bromsgrove district

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bromsgrove district recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Bromsgrove district

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bromsgrove district recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Bromsgrove district

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bromsgrove district recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Bromsgrove district, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bromsgrove district.

44 areas within Bromsgrove district, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Sanders Park had the highest rate (158.8 per 1,000) and Lowes Hill the lowest (21.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bromsgrove district over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bromsgrove district over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Bromsgrove district has an estimated population of 101,685. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bromsgrove district sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bromsgrove district. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.