Hagley Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Hagley's crime rate in June 2024 was 3.3 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 59.8% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area's relative safety compared to national trends. The top crime types were violence and sexual offences (37.5% of total crimes), vehicle crime (16.7%), and anti-social behaviour (8.3%). The lower-than-average rates for most categories may partly reflect Hagley's character as a built-up area within Bromsgrove, where community cohesion and local policing efforts likely contribute to reduced crime. Violence and sexual offences, while remaining the most common category, are at a rate of 1.2 per 1,000, 57% below the UK average. Vehicle crime, though up from May, remains modest compared to national levels. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences are both significantly below the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives or environmental factors may be effective in curbing such incidents. The seasonal context of June, with its longer days and early summer tourism, may have influenced crime patterns. In coastal or rural areas, increased tourism could drive theft from the person or shoplifting, but Hagley's built-up nature and focus on retail and community spaces appear to have mitigated such risks. The overall crime rate's decline compared to the previous month and the UK average underscores a positive trajectory for safety in the area.

June 2024 saw a 100% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 2 to 4 incidents. This contrasts with an 83.3% decline in shoplifting, which dropped from 6 to 1. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 71.4%, from 7 to 2, suggesting a shift in crime patterns. Violent crime remained a significant category, accounting for 37.5% of all crimes in June, but at a rate of 1.2 per 1,000, this is 57% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Vehicle crime, while up, still sits at 0.5 per 1,000, just 11% above the UK average. The reduction in shoplifting may partly reflect seasonal changes, as June marks the start of summer when retail foot traffic typically increases, potentially deterring opportunistic theft. For residents, the sharp decline in shoplifting is a tangible improvement, with fewer incidents reported in local stores and businesses.

Hagley's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, a 33.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.9. This marks a continued downward trend, reflecting a 59.8% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. On a daily basis, Hagley experienced roughly one reported crime per day in June, a figure that underscores the area's relatively low crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 307 residents, a statistic that contextualises the impact of crime within the local population. Hagley's population of 7,360 means that even small absolute numbers translate to significant proportional differences, highlighting the importance of maintaining current safety measures. The reduction in crime may partly reflect seasonal factors, as June marks the beginning of summer when community engagement and outdoor activity often increase, potentially deterring criminal activity.