Crime in Catshill: statistics, rates and trends
572 crimes were recorded in Catshill in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.2 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 Catshill at a glance
- Crime trends in Catshill
- Types of crime in Catshill
- Catshill compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Catshill
- Streets with the most crime in Catshill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Catshill
- Population and deprivation in Catshill
- Questions about crime in Catshill
- About this data
572 crimes were recorded in Catshill in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.2 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 254 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Catshill has the 1,081st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Catshill | Bromsgrove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 572 | 6,198 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.2 | 61.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,556 | 101,685 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Catshill was highest in the year to July 2020 (929 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (572). Over the whole period it fell 33%, 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 | 572 | 54.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 623 | 59.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 604 | 57.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 644 | 61.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 706 | 66.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 821 | 77.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 929 | 88.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 845 | 80.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 852 | 80.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 57 |
| June 2026 | 59 |
| May 2026 | 44 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 49 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 43 |
| November 2025 | 49 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 51 |
| August 2025 | 51 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Catshill 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. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+27%) and burglary (+18%). The largest falls were in drugs (-45%) and vehicle crime (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 254 | 24.1 | 0.70 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 7.3 | 0.48 | -20% |
| Burglary | 45 | 4.3 | 1.21 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 3.6 | 0.53 | +27% |
| Other theft | 37 | 3.5 | 0.55 | -16% |
| Public order | 30 | 2.8 | 0.43 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 2.6 | 0.31 | +125% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 2.3 | 0.46 | -41% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.4 | 0.67 | -32% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.0 | 0.32 | -45% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 0.68 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 0.28 | +67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -83% |
Violence and sexual offences in Catshill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Catshill recorded 254 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 44.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Catshill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Catshill recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Catshill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Catshill recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Catshill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Catshill recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Catshill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Catshill recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Catshill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Catshill recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Catshill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Catshill recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Catshill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Catshill recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Catshill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Catshill recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Catshill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Catshill recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Catshill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Catshill recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Catshill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Catshill recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Catshill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Catshill recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Catshill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Catshill recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Catshill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Catshill.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Catshill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnt Green | 255 | 50.4 | -7% |
| Bromsgrove | 2,310 | 67.5 | +24% |
| Hagley | 243 | 32.0 | -41% |
| Halesowen | 3,658 | 60.0 | +11% |
| Redditch | 6,881 | 91.0 | +68% |
| Stourbridge | 4,098 | 69.6 | +28% |
| Hollywood | 260 | 43.0 | -21% |
| Cradley Heath | 1,808 | 94.6 | +74% |
3 areas within Catshill, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Catshill North had the highest rate (74.4 per 1,000) and Marlbrook the lowest (32.7). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catshill North | Neighbourhood | 2,837 | 211 | 74.4 |
| Catshill South | Neighbourhood | 3,121 | 210 | 67.3 |
| Marlbrook | Neighbourhood | 2,903 | 95 | 32.7 |
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 Catshill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Poets Court | 25 |
| On or near Kempton Court | 24 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 20 |
| On or near Supermarket | 19 |
| On or near Barley Mow Lane | 16 |
| On or near Shelley Close | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Chepstow Drive | 13 |
| On or near Byron Way | 13 |
| On or near The Dock | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Catshill 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 233 | 40.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 107 | 18.7% |
| Under investigation | 89 | 15.6% |
| Not recorded | 77 | 13.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 5.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Catshill has an estimated population of 10,556. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Catshill sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Catshill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.9% |
| Social rented homes | 11.5% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Catshill a safe place to live?
Catshill recorded 54.2 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 Catshill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 254 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (77).
Is crime in Catshill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Catshill was down 8% on the year before: 572 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 623 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Catshill?
Catshill 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 Catshill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.