Hagley Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Hagley during January 2024 reveals a balance of violent and property offences that contrasts with broader UK trends. With a crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents — 60.8% below the UK average of 7.4 — the area’s profile is defined by a relatively low overall incidence of crime. Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share (33.3%), followed by burglary (14.3%) and anti-social behaviour (14.3%). This distribution suggests a focus on interpersonal conflicts and property-related incidents, possibly influenced by Hagley’s built-up area within Bromsgrove, which may have limited commercial activity compared to larger urban centres. The seasonal context of January — a post-holiday period marked by shorter days and reduced retail footfall — likely contributes to the lower prevalence of outdoor crimes typically associated with higher traffic areas. However, the rate of violence and sexual offences (1.0 per 1,000) was 62% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect Hagley’s smaller population and community-oriented social fabric. Burglary, while modest in number, was 11% above the UK average (0.4 vs 0.4 per 1,000), a discrepancy that could indicate localized vulnerabilities such as older housing stock or limited surveillance in residential zones. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.4 per 1,000, was 60% below the UK average, a contrast that may be linked to the area’s quieter character and lower population density. The absence of major spikes in theft or vehicle-related crimes further underscores Hagley’s distinct profile compared to more densely populated regions.

January 2024 saw notable shifts in specific crime categories, with public order offences doubling from one to two incidents — a 100% increase. This rise, though small in absolute terms, may reflect the post-holiday period’s impact on community interactions, particularly in the built-up area’s public spaces. Similarly, 'other crime' and 'possession of weapons' both emerged as new categories, each reporting one incident — a 100% increase from zero in the previous month. These spikes, however, remain isolated and do not suggest a broader trend. Conversely, violence and sexual offences decreased by 36.4%, from 11 to 7, a reduction that could be linked to seasonal factors such as shorter daylight hours and reduced social activity. Burglary, at 0.4 per 1,000, was 11% above the UK average, a contrast to other categories like anti-social behaviour (60% below UK levels) and shoplifting (82% below), which highlight Hagley’s unique crime profile compared to national benchmarks.

Hagley's crime rate in January 2024 remained stable compared to December 2023, with no change in the overall rate (2.9 per 1,000 residents). This consistency suggests a lack of significant short-term fluctuations, though the small number of crimes (21 total) means the data remains subject to natural variation. On a daily basis, one crime was reported for every 31 days, translating to roughly one incident per day — a figure that aligns with the area’s low overall crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 350 residents, a ratio that reflects Hagley’s compact built-up area and relatively low population density. When viewed through the lens of population size (7,360 residents), the crime rate appears even more subdued compared to larger urban centres, where higher population concentrations often correlate with increased incidents. This monthly exposure metric provides residents with a tangible sense of risk, though the low numbers also highlight the limitations of interpreting such statistics in a small community.