Barugh Green and Redbrook Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile in Barugh Green and Redbrook for August 2025, accounting for 53.9% of all reported crimes. At 5.7 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area’s overall crime rate is 29.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast to the national picture highlights the area’s relatively low levels of criminal activity, though the prominence of violent crime suggests specific local factors at play. The 21 reported violent crimes—spanning assault, sexual offences, and threats—far exceed the 2.9 per 1,000 UK average for this category, indicating an 8% gap. This may be linked to the area’s built-up character, where concentrated populations and social dynamics could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal conflict. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average (52% below), remains a notable category, reflecting community tensions or transient populations. Seasonal patterns in August—typically a peak holiday month—may have influenced crime trends, though the absence of a major tourist influx suggests local factors, such as unoccupied homes during summer absences, could have heightened burglary risks. The low property crime rate (11 total) compared to violent crime underscores the area’s unique profile, where personal safety concerns may outweigh property-related threats. This balance between violent and property crime contrasts with national trends, where property crime often dominates, suggesting a need for targeted interventions addressing the root causes of interpersonal violence in this specific context.

August 2025 saw a 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, with four incidents reported compared to none in July. This surge may be linked to seasonal factors, such as increased vandalism during summer holidays or unoccupied properties left vulnerable. Bicycle theft also rose sharply, with one reported incident—a 100% increase from zero in the previous month—possibly reflecting the arrival of summer cyclists or changes in local policing priorities. Vehicle crime doubled to two incidents, a trend that could be connected to increased traffic during holiday periods or targeted thefts in residential areas. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 66.7% to one incident, likely due to heightened retail security measures or reduced foot traffic during August. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 54.5% to five incidents, indicating the effectiveness of community engagement initiatives or seasonal migration patterns. Violence and sexual offences remained significantly above the UK average, with a rate of 3.1 per 1,000 compared to the national 2.9 per 1,000. This 8% gap highlights the need for focused efforts on addressing interpersonal conflict in this area. Meanwhile, vehicle crime in Barugh Green and Redbrook was 23% below the UK average, a statistic that could be attributed to lower car ownership rates or improved local security measures. These shifts in crime patterns underscore the importance of understanding local dynamics when assessing safety trends.

The crime rate in August 2025 (5.7 per 1,000) marked a 14.6% increase from July’s 5.0 per 1,000.6% below the UK average. This rise, though modest, reflects a 1 crime per day on average in August—a figure that, when contextualised, appears relatively low for a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 174 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests the area’s population is not frequently encountering crime. This statistic, when compared to the national average (which would require UK-specific data not provided here), highlights the area’s distinct safety profile. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the absolute number of crimes (39) is small, their distribution across 6,804 residents means most individuals are unlikely to be directly affected. However, the concentration of violent crimes—accounting for over half of all incidents—means that those who do experience crime are likely to face more severe outcomes. This contrast between low overall rates and high violent crime incidence underscores the need for targeted strategies addressing interpersonal violence, rather than broad-based security measures. The 14.6% increase from July, though statistically significant, must be viewed against the backdrop of the area’s consistently low crime levels, which may indicate that even small fluctuations warrant closer scrutiny.