Crime in Hagley: statistics, rates and trends
236 crimes were recorded in Hagley in the 12 months to August 2026, 31.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 20% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (83), anti-social behaviour (31) and shoplifting (22) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,369th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Hagley | Bromsgrove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 236 | 6,174 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 31.1 | 60.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 7,589 | 101,685 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Hagley of any year here (236 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 37%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 236 | 31.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 294 | 38.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 289 | 38.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 319 | 42.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 392 | 51.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 464 | 61.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 369 | 48.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 373 | 49.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 375 | 49.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 17 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (73% below) and violence and sexual offences (68% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 41 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 83 | 10.9 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 4.1 | 15.4 | -24% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 2.9 | 8.5 | -8% |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 18 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hagley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stourbridge | 4,120 | 70.0 | +125% |
| Brierley Hill | 3,658 | 116.2 | +274% |
| Halesowen | 3,647 | 59.9 | +92% |
| Cradley Heath | 1,799 | 94.1 | +203% |
| Kingswinford | 2,844 | 54.3 | +75% |
| Kidderminster | 5,648 | 100.1 | +222% |
| Catshill | 581 | 55.0 | +77% |
| Blackheath | 1,208 | 134.4 | +332% |
Of the 2 areas within Hagley, Hagley East had the highest crime rate (33.4 per 1,000) and Hagley West the lowest (28.5).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagley East | Neighbourhood | 4,047 | 135 | 33.4 |
| Hagley West | Neighbourhood | 3,542 | 101 | 28.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Hagley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sports/Recreation Area” and “Victoria Passage” (15 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 15 |
| On or near Victoria Passage | 15 |
| On or near Supermarket | 14 |
| On or near Worcester Road | 11 |
| On or near The Sidings | 9 |
| On or near Bromsgrove Road | 7 |
| On or near Parking Area | 7 |
| On or near Durrant Mews | 5 |
| On or near Waldron Mews | 5 |
| On or near Cavendish Walk | 4 |
Of the 205 crimes in Hagley with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 31 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 83 | 40.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 63 | 30.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 15.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Hagley has an estimated population of 7,589 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.3%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (7.3%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (10%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hagley average decile 9.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hagley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 47.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hagley a safe place to live?
Hagley recorded 31.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,369th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hagley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 83 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (31).
Is crime in Hagley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hagley was down 20% on the year before: 236 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 294 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hagley?
About 7,589 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hagley?
Hagley 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.