Hagley Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Hagley’s crime rate in May 2025 stood at 2.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 71.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast to national trends highlights the area’s unique safety profile, which may be influenced by its status as a built-up area within Bromsgrove, where commercial activity and population density are lower than in larger urban centres. The top crime categories were violence and sexual offences (6 incidents, 35.3% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (4 incidents, 23.5%) and vehicle crime (3 incidents, 17.7%). These figures align with Hagley’s character as a relatively quiet, low-density settlement, where limited nightlife and fewer retail hubs may contribute to lower rates of shoplifting and public order offences. Seasonal factors in May, such as longer evenings and the presence of bank holidays, may have influenced patterns of outdoor activity, though the overall reduction in crime suggests that these factors did not lead to a spike in incidents. The data also shows that Hagley’s violent crime rate is 72% below the UK average, a gap that could reflect both demographic factors—such as a younger, more stable population—and the effectiveness of local policing strategies. While vehicle crime remained at the UK average, the absence of significant increases in other categories reinforces the idea that Hagley’s crime profile is shaped by a combination of geographic, social, and institutional factors.

May 2025 saw significant reductions in several crime categories, with anti-social behaviour decreasing by 55.6% (from 9 to 4 incidents) and violence and sexual offences dropping by 53.8% (from 13 to 6). These declines suggest a possible shift in local dynamics, such as increased community engagement or seasonal factors like the start of the school year. Vehicle crime remained at the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, indicating no unusual trend in this category. The breakdown of crimes also reveals that violence and sexual offences, though still the most common category, are 72% below the UK average. For residents, the sharp drop in anti-social behaviour is a tangible indicator of improved public safety, potentially linked to targeted local initiatives or heightened police presence during the May bank holiday period. The absence of significant increases in any category further reinforces Hagley’s status as a low-crime area, despite the usual summer-related spikes in outdoor activity.

Hagley’s crime rate in May 2025 fell to 2.3 per 1,000 residents, a 56.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.3 per 1,000. This marks a sharp decline, reflecting a broader trend of reduced incidents across multiple categories. On a daily basis, Hagley recorded approximately one crime per day in May, a figure that, while low, underscores the area’s consistent safety record. When considering monthly exposure, the data shows that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 433 residents—a statistic that contextualises the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. With a population of 7,360, Hagley’s crime profile aligns with its character as a relatively quiet, low-density urban enclave within Bromsgrove, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may contribute to the sustained low rates. The comparison to the UK average, which stands at 8.1 per 1,000, further highlights Hagley’s position as an outlier in national crime statistics, with the 71.6% gap underscoring the effectiveness of local policing or demographic factors such as age distribution.