Catshill Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 saw Catshill maintain a crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 41.4% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This built-up area within Bromsgrove recorded 43 total crimes, with violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) accounting for 41.9% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (11.6%) and criminal damage and arson (11.6%). The seasonal context of December—characterised by dark evenings, holiday-related activity, and empty homes—likely contributes to the mix of offences observed. Violence and sexual offences remain low compared to the UK average, with a 34% deficit in their rate (1.7 vs 2.6 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage also show significant gaps relative to national figures, though burglary stands out as the only category exceeding the UK average by 43% (0.4 vs 0.3 per 1,000). The low overall rate suggests a combination of community resilience and local factors, such as the area’s compact layout and limited nightlife, which may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. However, the seasonal context—particularly the Christmas shopping peak and holiday-related absences—may partly explain the persistence of property crimes and anti-social behaviour. The data illustrates a generally safe environment, but the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson highlights a need for further attention to targeted interventions.

December 2025 marked a dramatic 150% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 2 to 5 incidents—a stark contrast to the 66.7% drop in public order offences (3 to 1). This shift reflects a notable imbalance in the crime mix, with property-related offences (16 incidents) now comprising 37% of total crimes, compared to violent crimes (41.9%). The surge in criminal damage may be linked to seasonal factors such as holiday-related vandalism or increased property neglect during the festive period. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 58.3% (12 to 5), potentially due to heightened community vigilance or the reduced presence of transient populations during the Christmas season. Burglary also declined by 33.3% (6 to 4), though it remains 43% above the UK average. This highlights a persistent vulnerability in property crime despite the overall downward trend. The 100% rise in drugs-related offences (0 to 3) and other theft (2 to 4) suggests emerging pressures, tied to increased illicit activity during the festive period. For residents, the most immediate insight is the 65% deficit in shoplifting compared to the UK average, indicating that retail areas in Catshill may be relatively secure despite the general seasonal spikes in other categories.

Catshill’s crime rate in December 2025 (4.1 per 1,000) marked a 12.3% decline from the previous month’s rate of 4.6 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 1 crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while modest, underscores the need for consistent community engagement. Monthly exposure to crime in Catshill placed residents at a 1-in-245 risk, a statistic that contextualises the low overall rate in relation to the population of 10,553. This compares favourably to the UK average, where the higher crime rate (7.0 per 1,000) would translate to a significantly higher monthly exposure. The decline from November to December suggests that local initiatives or seasonal factors—such as the early onset of winter and reduced foot traffic in certain areas—may have contributed to the reduction in offences. However, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson highlights a vulnerability that requires targeted mitigation. The 1-in-245 figure, while low, serves as a reminder that even small increases in specific categories can have a disproportionate impact on perceived safety. For residents, the data reinforces that Catshill remains a relatively secure area, but the month-on-month fluctuations highlight the importance of ongoing monitoring and adaptive policing strategies.