Catshill Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Catshill’s crime profile in January 2026, accounting for 47.4% of all reported crimes. With 18 incidents recorded, this category significantly outpaced other types, including anti-social behaviour (15.8%) and burglary (10.5%). The area’s overall crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents marked a stark contrast to the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, placing Catshill 47.1% below the national benchmark. This low rate aligns with the area’s character as a relatively small, built-up community within Bromsgrove, where social cohesion and limited retail footfall may contribute to lower crime levels. Seasonal factors also played a role: January’s shorter days and post-holiday lull likely reduced opportunities for outdoor crimes, though violent incidents remained a persistent concern. The category’s proximity to the UK average for violence (2.5 per 1,000) suggests local efforts to address aggression and sexual offences may have had some effect, though the 32% gap indicates further work is needed. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and other thefts remained well below UK levels, consistent with Catshill’s quieter, more residential nature.

January 2026 saw sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories. Possession of weapons surged by 100% from zero to two incidents, while public order offences also doubled. Anti-social behaviour rose by 20%, potentially linked to the post-holiday period or increased community tensions. Conversely, drugs-related crimes fell by two-thirds, and criminal damage and arson dropped by 60%, possibly reflecting seasonal inactivity. Burglary, though low at four incidents, was 43% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, highlighting a unique vulnerability in Catshill’s property crime profile. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, with a rate of 1.7 per 1,000—32% below the UK average. This discrepancy may be attributed to local policing strategies or demographic factors. Residents might find the 100% increase in weapon possession concerning, as it signals a potential shift in criminal activity patterns during the winter months.

Catshill’s crime rate in January 2026 fell to 3.6 per 1,000 residents, an 11.5% decline from the previous month’s 4.1 per 1,000. This reduction, though modest, suggests a stabilising trend in the area’s overall safety. On a daily basis, one crime was reported per day in January—a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 278 residents, a statistic that contextualises the rarity of incidents within the local population. Catshill’s 10,553 residents experienced a crime rate that was 47.1% below the UK average, a gap that reflects both effective local policing and the area’s demographic profile as a smaller, more tightly knit community. While this low rate is reassuring, the 43% above-average burglary rate indicates a specific area for improvement. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that Catshill’s residents face a significantly lower risk of encountering crime compared to the national average, a factor that may influence quality of life perceptions and community confidence.