Hagley Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Hagley's crime rate in December 2024 stood at 2.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 62% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast to national figures highlights Hagley's generally low crime environment, though specific patterns emerge when examining individual categories. The most prevalent crimes were shoplifting (25% of total) and burglary (25% of total), both of which exceeded their respective UK averages. Shoplifting, in particular, saw a rate of 0.7 per 1,000 compared to the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, while burglary at 0.7 per 1,000 was 126% above the UK rate of 0.3 per 1,000. This divergence may partly explain by seasonal factors, as December's Christmas shopping peak and extended dark evenings likely contribute to increased retail-related crimes. Conversely, anti-social behaviour (0.5 per 1,000) was 47% below the UK average of 0.9 per 1,000, suggesting effective community management in this category. The area's overall crime profile appears to reflect a combination of its small, built-up character within Bromsgrove and the seasonal dynamics of a retail and residential hub. While property crimes dominated, violent crimes remained low at 3 (0.4 per 1,000), a figure 84% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This balance between property and violent crime suggests Hagley's crime profile is shaped by both its geographic context and the timing of the month, with holiday-related activity potentially influencing patterns.

December 2024 saw significant shifts in Hagley's crime mix, with shoplifting and burglary both rising to 25% of total crimes. This increase in property crimes may be linked to the Christmas shopping season. Shoplifting surged from zero to five incidents (a 100% increase), while burglary also rose to five cases from zero. These spikes contrast with a 66.7% decrease in other theft (from three to one) and a 66.7% reduction in violence and sexual offences (from nine to three). The latter decline may reflect seasonal factors, as shorter evenings and reduced nightlife activity during December could limit opportunities for such crimes. However, anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, increasing from zero to four incidents—a 100% jump that may be attributed to increased social gatherings during the festive period. While shoplifting and burglary exceeded UK averages, other categories like drugs (0.1 per 1,000) and public order (0.1 per 1,000) were significantly below national rates. Residents might find the 66.7% drop in violence and sexual offences particularly reassuring, though the 126% increase in burglary compared to the UK average warrants attention from local authorities. These mixed trends illustrate how Hagley's crime profile balances local characteristics with broader seasonal influences.

Hagley's crime rate in December 2024 (2.7 per 1,000) marked a 16.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.3 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that places Hagley among the lowest crime areas in the UK. When scaled to the population of 7,360 residents, this translates to one reported crime for every 368 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the relatively low risk of encountering crime for Hagley's residents compared to the national average, where one in every 142 residents experiences a crime annually. The comparison also highlights the disparity in crime types: while shoplifting and burglary exceeded UK averages, categories like violence and sexual offences were 84% below the national rate. This suggests that Hagley's built-up area within Bromsgrove may benefit from a combination of community engagement, effective policing, and the absence of large-scale retail or nightlife hubs that could drive higher rates of certain crimes. The 16.6% month-on-month decline further indicates a consistent trend of falling crime rates, though the spikes in shoplifting and burglary in December may reflect temporary seasonal pressures. These figures, when contextualised against the UK average, reinforce Hagley's position as a low-crime area with a unique balance of local and national crime dynamics.