Crime in Hollywood: statistics, rates and trends
239 crimes were recorded in Hollywood in the 12 months to August 2026, 39.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hollywood at a glance
- Crime trends in Hollywood
- Types of crime in Hollywood
- Hollywood compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Hollywood
- Streets with the most crime in Hollywood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hollywood
- Demographics of Hollywood
- Questions about crime in Hollywood
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (86), anti-social behaviour (34) and other theft (25) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,293rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Hollywood | Bromsgrove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 239 | 6,174 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.5 | 60.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 6,050 | 101,685 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Hollywood of any year here (239 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 40%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 239 | 39.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 275 | 45.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 298 | 49.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 375 | 62.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 412 | 68.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 489 | 80.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 362 | 59.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 439 | 72.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 396 | 65.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 18 |
| July 2026 | 28 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 7 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (63% below) and violence and sexual offences (58% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 28 to 34, while violence and sexual offences fell from 118 to 86.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 86 | 14.2 | 34.2 | -27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 5.6 | 15.4 | +21% |
| Other theft | 25 | 4.1 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 2.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 13 | 2.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Hollywood; the highest is Birmingham (128.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Knowle and Dorridge (38.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hollywood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solihull | 8,679 | 80.3 | +103% |
| Knowle and Dorridge | 746 | 38.1 | -4% |
| Barnt Green | 253 | 50.0 | +26% |
| Birmingham | 147,772 | 128.4 | +225% |
| Redditch | 7,030 | 93.0 | +135% |
| Catshill | 581 | 55.0 | +39% |
| Smethwick | 6,591 | 109.4 | +177% |
| Studley | 413 | 65.1 | +65% |
Of the 2 areas within Hollywood, Drakes Cross had the highest crime rate (44.3 per 1,000) and Hollywood the lowest (34.1).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drakes Cross | Neighbourhood | 3,205 | 142 | 44.3 |
| Hollywood | Neighbourhood | 2,845 | 97 | 34.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Hollywood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shawfield” (33).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shawfield | 33 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 15 |
| On or near The Close | 11 |
| On or near Coppice Gardens | 10 |
| On or near Hollywood Gardens | 9 |
| On or near Lee Road | 8 |
| On or near Hadley Close | 7 |
| On or near The Willows | 7 |
| On or near Alcester Road | 6 |
| On or near Burford Road | 6 |
Of the 205 crimes in Hollywood with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 34 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 93 | 45.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 63 | 30.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
Hollywood has an estimated population of 6,050 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (7.4%, against 20.3%), more retired residents (33%, against 22%) and fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hollywood average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hollywood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 7.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hollywood a safe place to live?
Hollywood recorded 39.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,293rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hollywood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 86 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (34).
Is crime in Hollywood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hollywood was down 13% on the year before: 239 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 275 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hollywood?
About 6,050 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hollywood?
Hollywood 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.