Catshill Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Catshill, there were 4.6 crimes reported in June 2024—a rate 43.9% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This places Catshill among the safer areas nationally, though the local crime profile reveals specific challenges. Anti-social behaviour was the most common type of crime, accounting for 34.7% of all incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (28.6%) and criminal damage and arson (10.2%). These figures suggest that community-related issues and property damage are significant concerns in the area. The low crime rate may be influenced by Catshill's character as a built-up area within Bromsgrove, where urban density and local policing efforts could contribute to a relatively stable environment. However, the seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer—may have played a role in shaping crime patterns. Longer daylight hours and the onset of tourism in nearby rural areas could have altered local dynamics, reducing opportunities for certain crimes while increasing others. For example, the relatively low rate of vehicle crime (56% below the UK average) may be linked to fewer vehicles on the road during summer holidays. The data also highlights a disparity between Catshill's overall safety and its specific crime types, with anti-social behaviour being higher than the UK average for this category. This suggests that localised factors, such as community interactions or land use, may be more influential in driving these specific crimes than broader national trends. Residents may perceive the low overall rate as a positive, but the prominence of anti-social behaviour indicates a need for targeted interventions to address community-level issues. The interplay between these factors—seasonal changes, local demographics, and policing efforts—likely shapes the crime picture in Catshill in ways that are distinct from other areas.

June 2024 saw notable fluctuations in Catshill's crime profile. Criminal damage and arson surged by 150%, rising from 2 to 5 incidents, while drugs-related offences doubled from 1 to 2. These increases, though relatively small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal changes, such as the start of summer encouraging more outdoor activity that could lead to vandalism. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 33.3%, decreasing from 21 to 14 incidents—a shift that may be attributed to the end of school term holidays, which often correlate with higher rates of such crimes. Anti-social behaviour remained the most prevalent category, contributing 34.7% of all crimes, and was 14% above the UK average for this category. This suggests a localised challenge in managing community behaviour that differs from broader national trends. For residents, the 12.6% monthly decline in overall crime rates offers a tangible sign that local efforts or seasonal factors may be temporarily reducing criminal activity.

Catshill's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, a 12.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.3 per 1,000. This decline suggests a slight improvement in local safety, though it remains significantly below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. On a daily basis, Catshill experienced approximately 2 crimes per day during June—a figure that, while low, reflects the small but consistent presence of crime in the area. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 215 residents over the course of the month. This translates to a relatively low risk for individuals living in Catshill compared to the national average, though the population of 10,553 means even a modest rate can have visible impacts in local communities. The decrease from May may be influenced by seasonal factors, as June marks the beginning of summer and the easing of winter-related constraints on outdoor activity, potentially altering crime patterns.