Crime in Red Hill: statistics, rates and trends

551 crimes were recorded in Red Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 258 reports (47% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Red Hill has the 1,302nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Red Hill was highest in the year to July 2019 (720 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (488). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 Red 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, criminal damage and arson, other crime.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+24%) and criminal damage and arson (+24%). The largest falls were in public order (-16%).

Violence and sexual offences in Red Hill

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Red Hill recorded 258 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 46.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Red Hill

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Red Hill recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 13.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Red Hill

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Red Hill recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Red Hill

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Red Hill recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Red Hill

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Red Hill recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Red Hill

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Red Hill recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Red Hill

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Red Hill recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Red Hill

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Red Hill recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Red Hill

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Red Hill recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Red Hill

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Red Hill recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Red Hill

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Red Hill recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Red Hill

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Red Hill recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Red Hill

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Red Hill recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Red 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.

Red Hill has an estimated population of 5,647. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Red Hill sits in decile 4.3, 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 Red Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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