Hagley Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Hagley’s crime rate in October 2025 stood at 2.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure 64.9% below the UK average of 7.7. This places the built-up area within Bromsgrove firmly in the lower tier of national crime statistics, a position consistent with its character as a small, largely residential community. The top two crime types—anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences—each accounted for 25% of total reported incidents, with the former showing a notable 150% increase from the previous month. The seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings, the transition to British Summer Time, and the approach of Halloween—may have influenced these patterns. Anti-social behaviour, often linked to increased public interaction during seasonal events, saw a sharp rise, while the drop in violence and sexual offences could reflect the impact of shorter evenings on nightlife activity. The UK average for anti-social behaviour, at 1.3 per 1,000, is 44% lower than Hagley’s rate, suggesting the area’s current level of such incidents is still relatively modest. This low crime environment, however, does not eliminate the need for vigilance, as the increase in anti-social behaviour and possession of weapons indicates shifting dynamics. The overall crime rate, while stable in absolute terms, remains a testament to the area’s effective community policing and the low density of commercial or industrial activity that might otherwise drive crime.

The most striking movement in October 2025 was the 150% surge in anti-social behaviour, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This spike, though modest in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with a 37.5% drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 8 to 5. The category’s UK average of 1.3 per 1,000—44% below Hagley’s rate—suggests the area’s anti-social behaviour remains comparatively low, even as it increased. Other theft also rose by 100%, from 1 to 2, but this remains 42% below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. Conversely, possession of weapons—a category with a UK average of 0.1 per 1,000—jumped from 0 to 1, marking a 100% increase. These shifts highlight a mixed picture: while some categories rose, others declined, reflecting the dynamic nature of local crime patterns. For residents, the decrease in violence and sexual offences offers a notable reassurance amid the other fluctuations.

Hagley's crime rate in October 2025 rose slightly to 2.7 per 1,000 residents, a 5.4% increase from the previous month’s 2.6. This translates to roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while local to Hagley, provides a tangible sense of frequency for residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 368 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains exceptionally low compared to the UK average. The population context further underscores this: with 7,360 residents, Hagley’s small size means even minor fluctuations in crime numbers can influence statistical averages. This low crime environment persists despite the 150% rise in anti-social behaviour, highlighting the area’s overall safety profile. The comparison to the UK average—where crime rates are nearly three times higher—reinforces that Hagley remains a relatively secure built-up area within Bromsgrove.