Crime in Bromsgrove: statistics, rates and trends
2,303 crimes were recorded in Bromsgrove in the 12 months to August 2026, 67.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bromsgrove at a glance
- Crime trends in Bromsgrove
- Types of crime in Bromsgrove
- Bromsgrove compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Bromsgrove
- Streets with the most crime in Bromsgrove
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bromsgrove
- Demographics of Bromsgrove
- Questions about crime in Bromsgrove
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,021), anti-social behaviour (325) and shoplifting (182) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 832nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Bromsgrove | Bromsgrove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,303 | 6,174 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.2 | 60.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 34,246 | 101,685 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Bromsgrove of any year here (2,303 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,303 | 67.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,753 | 80.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,580 | 75.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,177 | 92.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,283 | 95.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,271 | 95.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,543 | 103.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,416 | 99.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,531 | 103.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 211 |
| July 2026 | 233 |
| June 2026 | 175 |
| May 2026 | 171 |
| April 2026 | 169 |
| March 2026 | 231 |
| February 2026 | 158 |
| January 2026 | 190 |
| December 2025 | 192 |
| November 2025 | 185 |
| October 2025 | 221 |
| September 2025 | 167 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and drugs (63% below) and vehicle crime (57% below) were well below it. On the year before, drugs rose from 31 to 42, while other theft fell from 223 to 119 and anti-social behaviour fell from 518 to 325.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,021 | 29.8 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 325 | 9.5 | 15.4 | -37% |
| Shoplifting | 182 | 5.3 | 8.5 | -25% |
| Public order | 179 | 5.2 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 140 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Other theft | 119 | 3.5 | 6.4 | -47% |
| Burglary | 107 | 3.1 | 3.6 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 73 | 2.1 | 5.0 | -18% |
| Drugs | 42 | 1.2 | 3.3 | +35% |
| Other crime | 41 | 1.2 | 2.1 | -13% |
| Possession of weapons | 28 | 0.8 | 1.0 | +12% |
| Robbery | 21 | 0.6 | 1.4 | -22% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Bromsgrove; the highest is Redditch (93.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Hagley (31.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bromsgrove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catshill | 581 | 55.0 | -18% |
| Barnt Green | 253 | 50.0 | -26% |
| Redditch | 7,030 | 93.0 | +38% |
| Droitwich Spa | 1,859 | 76.0 | +13% |
| Hagley | 236 | 31.1 | -54% |
| Studley | 413 | 65.1 | -3% |
| Halesowen | 3,647 | 59.9 | -11% |
| Hollywood | 239 | 39.5 | -41% |
Of the 11 areas within Bromsgrove, Sanders Park had the highest crime rate (162.1 per 1,000) and Lowes Hill the lowest (19.8), 8 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanders Park | Neighbourhood | 2,128 | 345 | 162.1 |
| Bromsgrove Central | Neighbourhood | 3,232 | 371 | 114.8 |
| Charford | Neighbourhood | 2,076 | 175 | 84.3 |
| Aston Fields | Neighbourhood | 2,842 | 234 | 82.3 |
| Sidemoor | Neighbourhood | 5,877 | 437 | 74.4 |
| Rock Hill | Neighbourhood | 3,265 | 236 | 72.3 |
| Perryfields | Neighbourhood | 1,565 | 75 | 47.9 |
| Norton | Neighbourhood | 4,012 | 153 | 38.1 |
| Hill Top | Neighbourhood | 1,663 | 60 | 36.1 |
| Slideslow | Neighbourhood | 5,270 | 150 | 28.5 |
| Lowes Hill | Neighbourhood | 1,765 | 35 | 19.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 27% of the crime recorded in Bromsgrove over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (191).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 191 |
| On or near Supermarket | 113 |
| On or near Church Street | 53 |
| On or near Market Place | 51 |
| On or near Windsor Street | 46 |
| On or near Lyttleton Grove | 34 |
| On or near Orchard Road | 34 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 34 |
| On or near High Street | 33 |
| On or near Shenstone Close | 33 |
Of the 1,978 crimes in Bromsgrove with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 325 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 964 | 48.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 384 | 19.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 305 | 15.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 137 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 98 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 42 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Bromsgrove has an estimated population of 34,246 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (13%, against 20%) and fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bromsgrove average decile 7.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bromsgrove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bromsgrove a safe place to live?
Bromsgrove recorded 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 832nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bromsgrove?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,021 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (325).
Is crime in Bromsgrove going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bromsgrove was down 16% on the year before: 2,303 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,753 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bromsgrove?
About 34,246 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bromsgrove?
Bromsgrove is policed by West Mercia.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.