Crime in Redditch district: statistics, rates and trends

7,540 crimes were recorded in Redditch district in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 3,184 reports (42% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Redditch district has the 154th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Redditch district was highest in the year to July 2018 (9,980 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (7,449). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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 Redditch 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 (+67%) and bicycle theft (+25%).

The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-44%) and theft from the person (-26%).

Violence and sexual offences in Redditch district

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Redditch district recorded 3,184 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 42.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Redditch district

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Redditch district recorded 972 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Redditch district

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Redditch district recorded 703 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Redditch district

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Redditch district recorded 568 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Redditch district

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Redditch district recorded 491 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Redditch district

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Redditch district recorded 456 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Redditch district

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Redditch district recorded 287 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 44% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Redditch district

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Redditch district recorded 283 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Redditch district

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Redditch district recorded 180 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Redditch district

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Redditch district recorded 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Redditch district

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Redditch district recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Redditch district

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Redditch district recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Redditch district

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Redditch district recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Redditch district

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Redditch district recorded 26 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 down 26% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

11 areas within Redditch district, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Central had the highest rate (182.6 per 1,000) and Astwood Bank the lowest (30.8). 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 Redditch district over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Redditch 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.

Redditch district has an estimated population of 87,847. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Redditch district sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. 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 Redditch district. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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