Crime in Castle Bromwich: statistics, rates and trends
899 crimes were recorded in Castle Bromwich in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Castle Bromwich at a glance
- Crime trends in Castle Bromwich
- Types of crime in Castle Bromwich
- Castle Bromwich compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Castle Bromwich
- What happened after crimes were reported in Castle Bromwich
- Population and deprivation in Castle Bromwich
- Questions about crime in Castle Bromwich
- About this data
899 crimes were recorded in Castle Bromwich in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 22% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 277 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Castle Bromwich has the 1,959th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Castle Bromwich | Solihull | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 899 | 19,245 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.1 | 87.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -22% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,655 | 221,242 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Castle Bromwich was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,319 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (899). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 899 | 77.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,153 | 98.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,172 | 100.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,186 | 101.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 974 | 83.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 956 | 82.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 925 | 79.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,319 | 113.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,105 | 94.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 79 |
| June 2026 | 73 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 59 |
| March 2026 | 84 |
| February 2026 | 71 |
| January 2026 | 70 |
| December 2025 | 79 |
| November 2025 | 47 |
| October 2025 | 88 |
| September 2025 | 95 |
| August 2025 | 98 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Castle Bromwich 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 shoplifting, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in public order (+53%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-55%) and burglary (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 277 | 23.8 | 0.69 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 177 | 15.2 | 1.83 | -55% |
| Vehicle crime | 137 | 11.8 | 2.39 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 5.7 | 0.85 | +8% |
| Other theft | 67 | 5.7 | 0.90 | -29% |
| Public order | 52 | 4.5 | 0.67 | +53% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 2.8 | 0.18 | -34% |
| Burglary | 29 | 2.5 | 0.70 | -37% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.5 | 1.14 | +50% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.3 | 0.39 | -35% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.1 | 1.15 | +62% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.5 | 0.24 | -57% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.42 | +300% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Castle Bromwich
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Castle Bromwich recorded 277 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 30.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Castle Bromwich
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Castle Bromwich recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 19.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Castle Bromwich
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Castle Bromwich recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Castle Bromwich
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Castle Bromwich recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Castle Bromwich
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Castle Bromwich recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Castle Bromwich
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Castle Bromwich recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Castle Bromwich
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Castle Bromwich recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Castle Bromwich
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Castle Bromwich recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Castle Bromwich
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Castle Bromwich recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Castle Bromwich
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Castle Bromwich recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Castle Bromwich
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Castle Bromwich recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Castle Bromwich
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Castle Bromwich recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Castle Bromwich
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Castle Bromwich recorded 4 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 300% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Castle Bromwich
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Castle Bromwich recorded 4 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 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Castle Bromwich, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Castle Bromwich.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Castle Bromwich |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith's Wood | 1,147 | 91.7 | +19% |
| Kingshurst and Fordbridge | 1,540 | 116.9 | +52% |
| Chelmsley Wood | 2,328 | 165.3 | +114% |
| Bickenhill | 2,686 | 196.7 | +155% |
| Lyndon | 993 | 73.7 | -4% |
| Elmdon | 761 | 51.5 | -33% |
| Olton | 628 | 49.1 | -36% |
| Silhill | 588 | 55.5 | -28% |
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 Castle Bromwich over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 158 |
| On or near Clevedon Avenue | 80 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 75 |
| On or near Chester Road | 47 |
| On or near Bridgeman Croft | 36 |
| On or near Hodnell Close | 23 |
| On or near Rectory Lane | 22 |
| On or near Hawthorne Road | 18 |
| On or near Tomlinson Road | 15 |
| On or near B4118 | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Castle Bromwich 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 414 | 46.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 263 | 29.3% |
| Under investigation | 71 | 7.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 53 | 5.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 3.7% |
| Not recorded | 33 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 1.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
Castle Bromwich has an estimated population of 11,655. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Castle Bromwich sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Castle Bromwich |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.9% |
| Social rented homes | 9.0% |
| Private rented homes | 8.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 |
Is Castle Bromwich a safe place to live?
Castle Bromwich recorded 77.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Castle Bromwich?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 277 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (177).
Is crime in Castle Bromwich going up or down?
Recorded crime in Castle Bromwich was down 22% on the year before: 899 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,153 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Castle Bromwich?
Castle Bromwich is policed by West Midlands. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Castle Bromwich. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.