Crime in Barnt Green: statistics, rates and trends
255 crimes were recorded in Barnt Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Barnt Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Barnt Green
- Types of crime in Barnt Green
- Barnt Green compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Barnt Green
- Streets with the most crime in Barnt Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Barnt Green
- Population and deprivation in Barnt Green
- Questions about crime in Barnt Green
- About this data
255 crimes were recorded in Barnt Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 62 reports (24% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Barnt Green has the 1,151st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Barnt Green | Bromsgrove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 255 | 6,198 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.4 | 61.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 5,063 | 101,685 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Barnt Green was highest in the year to July 2021 (295 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (200). Over the whole period it rose 7%, 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 | 255 | 50.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 277 | 54.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 225 | 44.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 244 | 48.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 200 | 39.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 295 | 58.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 262 | 51.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 221 | 43.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 238 | 47.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
| August 2025 | 28 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Barnt Green 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 burglary.
The largest increases were in burglary (+28%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 62 | 12.2 | 0.36 | -25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 | 10.5 | 0.68 | +0% |
| Burglary | 37 | 7.3 | 2.07 | +28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 7.1 | 1.05 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 4.9 | 1.00 | +32% |
| Other theft | 16 | 3.2 | 0.49 | +0% |
| Public order | 12 | 2.4 | 0.36 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.0 | 0.12 | -74% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.6 | 0.18 | +0% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.6 | 0.44 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.4 | 0.19 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.24 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Barnt Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Barnt Green recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 24.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Barnt Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Barnt Green recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 20.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Barnt Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Barnt Green recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 14.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Barnt Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Barnt Green recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 14.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Barnt Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Barnt Green recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Barnt Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Barnt Green recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Barnt Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Barnt Green recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Barnt Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Barnt Green recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 74% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Barnt Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Barnt Green recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Barnt Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Barnt Green recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 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 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Barnt Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Barnt Green recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Barnt Green
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Barnt Green recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Barnt Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Barnt Green.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barnt Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catshill | 572 | 54.2 | +8% |
| Bromsgrove | 2,310 | 67.5 | +34% |
| Redditch | 6,881 | 91.0 | +81% |
| Hollywood | 260 | 43.0 | -15% |
| Halesowen | 3,658 | 60.0 | +19% |
| Hagley | 243 | 32.0 | -36% |
| Studley | 434 | 68.4 | +36% |
| Cradley Heath | 1,808 | 94.6 | +88% |
2 areas within Barnt Green, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Lickey Hills had the highest rate (56.4 per 1,000) and Barnt Green & Hopwood the lowest (34.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lickey Hills | Neighbourhood | 4,237 | 239 | 56.4 |
| Barnt Green & Hopwood | Neighbourhood | 2,050 | 70 | 34.1 |
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 Barnt Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 49 |
| On or near Warren Lane | 29 |
| On or near Rose Hill | 27 |
| On or near Lynwood Way | 13 |
| On or near Hewell Road | 8 |
| On or near Barnt Green Road | 8 |
| On or near Malvern Road | 8 |
| On or near Victoria Mews | 7 |
| On or near Butterwick Close | 6 |
| On or near Bittell Farm Road | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Barnt Green 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 | 87 | 34.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 71 | 27.8% |
| Not recorded | 53 | 20.8% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 11.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.4% |
Barnt Green has an estimated population of 5,063. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Barnt Green sits in decile 10.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Barnt Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 89.4% |
| Social rented homes | 2.6% |
| Private rented homes | 8.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 10.0 |
Is Barnt Green a safe place to live?
Barnt Green recorded 50.4 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 Barnt Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (53).
Is crime in Barnt Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barnt Green was down 8% on the year before: 255 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 277 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Barnt Green?
Barnt Green is policed by West Mercia. 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 Barnt Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.