Crime in Castle Bromwich: statistics, rates and trends
907 crimes were recorded in Castle Bromwich in the 12 months to August 2026, 77.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Castle Bromwich
- Questions about crime in Castle Bromwich
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (280), shoplifting (183) and vehicle crime (134) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,920th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Castle Bromwich | Solihull | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 907 | 19,471 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.8 | 88.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,655 | 221,242 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Castle Bromwich peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,306 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (890). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 907 | 77.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,109 | 95.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,228 | 105.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,188 | 101.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 979 | 84.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 968 | 83.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 890 | 76.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,306 | 112.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,129 | 96.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 106 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Castle Bromwich recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.3 times the national rate), shoplifting (86% above the national rate) and robbery (26% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (85% below) and violence and sexual offences (30% below). On the year before, public order rose from 37 to 55 and criminal damage and arson rose from 59 to 68, while anti-social behaviour fell from 54 to 26 and shoplifting fell from 338 to 183.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 280 | 24.0 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 183 | 15.7 | 8.5 | -46% |
| Vehicle crime | 134 | 11.5 | 5.0 | -13% |
| Other theft | 69 | 5.9 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 5.8 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Public order | 55 | 4.7 | 6.7 | +49% |
| Burglary | 30 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 2.2 | 15.4 | -52% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Castle Bromwich; the highest is Bickenhill (194.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Olton (48.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Castle Bromwich |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith's Wood | 1,151 | 92.0 | +18% |
| Kingshurst and Fordbridge | 1,556 | 118.1 | +52% |
| Chelmsley Wood | 2,380 | 169.0 | +117% |
| Bickenhill | 2,655 | 194.5 | +150% |
| Lyndon | 1,013 | 75.2 | -3% |
| Elmdon | 752 | 50.9 | -35% |
| Olton | 624 | 48.8 | -37% |
| Silhill | 601 | 56.7 | -27% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Castle Bromwich over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (169).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 169 |
| On or near Clevedon Avenue | 77 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 73 |
| On or near Chester Road | 43 |
| On or near Bridgeman Croft | 35 |
| On or near Hodnell Close | 32 |
| On or near Rectory Lane | 21 |
| On or near Tomlinson Road | 18 |
| On or near Hawthorne Road | 16 |
| On or near Park View | 14 |
Of the 881 crimes in Castle Bromwich with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 26 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 406 | 46.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 250 | 28.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 108 | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 58 | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Castle Bromwich has an estimated population of 11,655 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (8.1%, against 20.3%), less social housing (9.0%, against 17.1%) and more retired residents (29%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Castle Bromwich average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Castle Bromwich | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Castle Bromwich a safe place to live?
Castle Bromwich recorded 77.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,920th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Castle Bromwich?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 280 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (183).
Is crime in Castle Bromwich going up or down?
Recorded crime in Castle Bromwich was down 18% on the year before: 907 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,109 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Castle Bromwich?
About 11,655 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Castle Bromwich?
Castle Bromwich is policed by West Midlands.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.