Hagley Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Hagley's overall crime rate in June 2023 stood at 3.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 56.5% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This continued trend of lower-than-average crime reflects Hagley's status as a largely rural area within Bromsgrove, where community cohesion and limited urban density may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain crimes. The top three crime categories were violence and sexual offences (25.9% of total crimes), burglary (18.5%), and vehicle crime (11.1%). Violence and sexual offences, while remaining the most common category, showed a notable decline compared to previous months, possibly linked to the start of summer and increased community activity. The area's burglary rate, however, was 119% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent challenge in securing properties in a region with a mix of historic homes and modern developments. Seasonal factors in June—longer daylight hours and the early stages of tourism—may have influenced crime patterns, with vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour typically rising in warmer months but showing mixed results here. The low overall rate contrasts with the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community initiatives, though further analysis would be needed to confirm causal links.

June 2023 saw significant reductions in several crime categories, with anti-social behaviour decreasing by 50.0% (from 4 to 2 incidents) and other theft falling by 62.5% (from 8 to 3). Violence and sexual offences also declined by 22.2%, potentially reflecting the calming effect of summer and increased outdoor activity. However, three categories saw sharp increases: vehicle crime surged by 200.0% (from 1 to 3), drugs-related offences doubled (from 1 to 2), and criminal damage and arson rose by 100.0% (from 1 to 2). These spikes may indicate seasonal shifts, with vehicle crime likely tied to increased travel during the summer months and drug-related incidents linked to higher social interactions. Burglary in Hagley was 119% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the area's overall low crime rate. While the UK average for burglary is 0.3 per 1,000, Hagley recorded 0.7 per 1,000, underscoring a need for targeted measures to address property security in the built-up area. The sharp rise in vehicle crime, though small in absolute terms, suggests a potential vulnerability in Hagley’s infrastructure, related to parking arrangements or increased traffic during the tourist season.

Hagley's crime rate in June 2023 fell by 12.8% compared to May, declining from 4.2 per 1,000 to 3.7 per 1,000. This reduction places the area's monthly exposure at one reported crime for roughly every 273 residents, a figure that remains markedly lower than the UK average. On a daily basis, Hagley recorded an average of one crime per day in June, a rate that is consistent with the area's rural character and smaller population of 7,360 residents. When scaled to the local population, this translates to a relatively low risk profile for residents, with the probability of experiencing a crime being significantly lower than in larger urban centres. The previous month's rate of 4.2 per 1,000 suggests that June's decline may be part of a broader seasonal trend, though further analysis would be needed to confirm whether this is a temporary dip or a sustained improvement. The daily crime figure, while modest, highlights the importance of local awareness and vigilance, particularly given the spikes in vehicle crime and drug-related offences. For residents, the 1-in-273 monthly exposure rate offers a concrete measure of the area's safety, reinforcing that Hagley remains one of the safer built-up areas within Bromsgrove.