Hagley Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

February 2025 saw Hagley maintain a significantly lower crime rate than the UK average, with 2.7 crimes reported per 1,000 residents — 59.7% below the national figure of 6.7 per 1,000. The area’s crime profile reflects a balance between property and violent offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 25% of all incidents (5 cases), followed by criminal damage and arson (20%) and anti-social behaviour (15%). This pattern aligns with the seasonal context of February, a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull. Hagley’s built-up character within Bromsgrove, likely featuring a mix of residential and commercial spaces, may contribute to this dynamic. The low overall rate suggests a stable environment, though the seasonal dip in activity could influence patterns, such as fewer shoplifting incidents (10% of total crimes) during colder weather. However, direct links between seasonal factors and specific crime types, requiring further analysis. The UK comparison highlights Hagley’s relative safety, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour (59% below the UK average) and burglary (63% below). These figures underscore the area’s distinct position within the broader national context, though the absence of detailed demographic data limits deeper insights into underlying causes.

February 2025 marked stark shifts in specific crime categories, with three types experiencing 100% increases compared to January. Criminal damage and arson rose from 2 to 4 incidents, vehicle crime surged from 0 to 3, and ‘other crime’ emerged as a new category with 1 reported incident. These spikes contrast with notable decreases in burglary (down 66.7%), public order offences (also down 66.7%), and violence and sexual offences (28.6% decline). The latter’s reduction to 5 cases — 70% below the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000 — suggests a potential localised drop in interpersonal crime. The property-crime-to-violent-crime ratio (2:1) also shifted slightly, with property crimes (10) outpacing violent incidents (5), a balance consistent with the area’s built-up nature and likely retail or residential activity. Residents may find the daily crime count of 1 incident per day (20 total crimes over 28 days) a useful benchmark for understanding local risk. Meanwhile, Hagley’s performance in categories like anti-social behaviour (59% below UK average) and shoplifting (52% below) reinforces its relative safety compared to national trends, though these figures alone do not explain underlying factors.

Hagley’s crime rate in February 2025 (2.7 per 1,000) represented a 13.1% decline from the previous month’s rate of 3.1 per 1,000, indicating a downward trend over the short term. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 1 crime per day — a figure that, while modest, provides residents with a concrete reference point for local safety. When scaled to the population of 7,360, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime for every 368 residents underscores the low likelihood of any individual being directly affected. This statistic, however, should be interpreted as a monthly aggregate rather than a daily measure, as the data does not provide a UK-wide equivalent for comparison. The population-scaled perspective further highlights Hagley’s position as a relatively safe area, with crime rates well below the UK average across most categories. For instance, the 63% reduction in burglary (from 3 to 1 incident) and the 77% lower rate of public order offences (1 vs. 0.4 per 1,000) reflect a broader trend of stability. These figures, when contextualised within the area’s built-up character, suggest that Hagley’s low crime environment may be supported by factors such as community engagement, local policing strategies, or the physical layout of the area. However, without additional data on these factors, the comparison remains purely statistical.