Catshill Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Catshill's crime profile in November 2025 reveals a distinct mix of violent and property crimes that reflects the area's character as a built-up locality within Bromsgrove. Violence and sexual offences accounted for nearly half (44.9%) of all reported crimes, far exceeding the shares of other categories. This dominance of violent crime contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences make up 2.6 per 1,000 residents (18% below Catshill's rate of 2.1 per 1,000). The high proportion of violent crimes may be influenced by local demographics or the area's role as a hub for community interactions. Anti-social behaviour followed closely with 24.5% of all crimes, aligning with the UK average but showing a 4% increase in Catshill. This suggests that social dynamics in the area may be contributing to persistent low-level disorder. Burglary, at 12.2% of total crimes, stood out as the third-largest category but was 100% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), a figure that may reflect the compact nature of Catshill and the potential for targeted crime in densely populated areas. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended darkness—likely influenced these patterns. The higher prevalence of violent crime compared to property crimes may indicate a need for targeted interventions in public spaces, while the UK-wide comparison underscores Catshill's overall safety, with its crime rate 37% below the national average. These findings highlight a combination of local factors and broader trends that requires further analysis to fully understand.

November 2025 saw sharp increases in public order offences (+200%), criminal damage and arson (+100%), and anti-social behaviour (+50%), reflecting the impact of seasonal events like Bonfire Night. These spikes may partly explain the elevated levels of public order crimes, though the overall crime rate remained stable compared to the previous month. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 75%—a drop likely linked to reduced daylight hours and lower vehicle movement during the darker evenings of November. Burglary, while still 100% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), decreased by 25% month-on-month, suggesting a possible response to local initiatives or seasonal patterns. For residents, the daily crime count of 2 incidents remains a key metric to contextualise personal risk, especially in light of the volatility in specific categories. The stark contrast between rising public order crimes and falling vehicle crime illustrates a shifting crime mix that may warrant closer attention from local authorities.

Catshill's crime rate in November 2025 remained stable at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, matching the previous month's figure. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately two reported crimes per day, a figure that aligns with the built-up nature of Catshill within Bromsgrove. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for roughly every 215 residents over the course of November—a ratio that, while not negligible, places the area well below the UK average. This suggests that Catshill's residents face a lower risk of encountering crime compared to the national context. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that, despite specific categories like burglary exceeding the UK average, the overall crime profile remains relatively low. This balance may reflect the area's compact nature, where local policing and community engagement could contribute to mitigating risks, even where individual crime types deviate from national trends.