Crime in Hagley: statistics, rates and trends
243 crimes were recorded in Hagley in the 12 months to July 2026, 32.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
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243 crimes were recorded in Hagley in the 12 months to July 2026, 32.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 84 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Hagley has the 1,382nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hagley | Bromsgrove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 243 | 6,198 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 32.0 | 61.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 7,589 | 101,685 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hagley was highest in the year to July 2021 (451 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (243). Over the whole period it fell 35%, 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 | 243 | 32.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 293 | 38.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 294 | 38.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 326 | 43.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 402 | 53.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 451 | 59.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 382 | 50.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 357 | 47.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 371 | 48.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 16 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 17 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
| August 2025 | 24 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hagley 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 falls were in burglary (-57%) and vehicle crime (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 84 | 11.1 | 0.32 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 4.3 | 0.28 | -15% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 3.0 | 0.37 | +10% |
| Public order | 18 | 2.4 | 0.36 | +50% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.1 | 0.60 | -57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 2.1 | 0.31 | -27% |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.1 | 0.33 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.0 | 0.40 | -42% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.2 | 0.36 | +12% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.2 | 0.56 | +200% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.27 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.20 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hagley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hagley recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 34.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hagley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hagley recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hagley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hagley recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hagley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hagley recorded 18 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 up 50% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hagley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hagley recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hagley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hagley recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hagley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hagley recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hagley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hagley recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hagley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hagley recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hagley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hagley recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hagley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hagley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hagley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hagley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Hagley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hagley.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hagley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stourbridge | 4,098 | 69.6 | +117% |
| Brierley Hill | 3,630 | 115.3 | +260% |
| Halesowen | 3,658 | 60.0 | +87% |
| Cradley Heath | 1,808 | 94.6 | +195% |
| Kingswinford | 2,829 | 54.0 | +69% |
| Kidderminster | 5,629 | 99.8 | +212% |
| Catshill | 572 | 54.2 | +69% |
| Blackheath | 1,192 | 132.6 | +314% |
2 areas within Hagley, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Hagley East had the highest rate (34.1 per 1,000) and Hagley West the lowest (29.6). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagley East | Neighbourhood | 4,047 | 138 | 34.1 |
| Hagley West | Neighbourhood | 3,542 | 105 | 29.6 |
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 Hagley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 15 |
| On or near Victoria Passage | 14 |
| On or near Supermarket | 14 |
| On or near Worcester Road | 10 |
| On or near Parking Area | 9 |
| On or near The Sidings | 9 |
| On or near Bromsgrove Road | 7 |
| On or near Durrant Mews | 7 |
| On or near Waldron Mews | 6 |
| On or near Hagley Hill | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hagley 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 | 80 | 32.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 69 | 28.4% |
| Not recorded | 33 | 13.6% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 12.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 5.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 3.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% |
Hagley has an estimated population of 7,589. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hagley sits in decile 9.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hagley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.2% |
| Social rented homes | 3.3% |
| Private rented homes | 10.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.8 |
Is Hagley a safe place to live?
Hagley recorded 32.0 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 Hagley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (33).
Is crime in Hagley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hagley was down 17% on the year before: 243 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 293 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hagley?
Hagley 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 Hagley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.