Crime in Bromford & Hodge Hill: statistics, rates and trends

2,850 crimes were recorded in Bromford & Hodge Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 122.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,190 reports (42% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bromford & Hodge Hill has the 797th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Bromford & Hodge Hill was highest in the year to July 2023 (3,194 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (2,050). Over the whole period it rose 38%, 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 Bromford & Hodge Hill 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.

The largest increases were in other crime (+37%) and possession of weapons (+21%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-37%) and robbery (-17%).

Violence and sexual offences in Bromford & Hodge Hill

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bromford & Hodge Hill recorded 1,190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (51.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 41.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Bromford & Hodge Hill

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bromford & Hodge Hill recorded 462 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Bromford & Hodge Hill

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bromford & Hodge Hill recorded 218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Bromford & Hodge Hill

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bromford & Hodge Hill recorded 212 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Bromford & Hodge Hill

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bromford & Hodge Hill recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Bromford & Hodge Hill

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bromford & Hodge Hill recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Bromford & Hodge Hill

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bromford & Hodge Hill recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Bromford & Hodge Hill

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bromford & Hodge Hill recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Bromford & Hodge Hill

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bromford & Hodge Hill recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Bromford & Hodge Hill

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bromford & Hodge Hill recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Bromford & Hodge Hill

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bromford & Hodge Hill recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Bromford & Hodge Hill

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bromford & Hodge Hill recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Bromford & Hodge Hill

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bromford & Hodge Hill recorded 8 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 167% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Bromford & Hodge Hill

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bromford & Hodge Hill recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bromford & Hodge Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bromford & Hodge Hill.

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 Bromford & Hodge Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bromford & Hodge Hill 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.

Bromford & Hodge Hill has an estimated population of 23,325. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bromford & Hodge Hill sits in decile 2.0, more 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 Bromford & Hodge Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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