Hagley Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Hagley for January 2026 reveals a distinct profile shaped by its status as a built-up area within Bromsgrove. With a crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents—60.3% below the UK average—the area demonstrates a consistently low level of criminal activity. The breakdown shows property crimes (45% of total incidents) and violent crimes (30%) as the dominant categories, though both remain significantly below national averages. Property crimes, particularly burglary (0.4 per 1,000), are 43% above the UK average for this category, suggesting a unique vulnerability in residential security. Violent crime, however, is 68% below the UK rate, a contrast that may reflect Hagley's relatively stable community dynamics. Seasonal factors likely play a role in the overall pattern: January's post-holiday period, reduced retail footfall, and shorter days may contribute to the lower incidence of shoplifting and other outdoor crimes. The area's crime mix appears to balance property and violent offences in a way that diverges from broader UK trends, with anti-social behaviour (0.5 per 1,000) and other theft (0.4 per 1,000) both remaining below national averages. This suggests a community where public order issues are less prevalent than in many comparable areas, though the 100% increase in 'other crime' highlights the need for further scrutiny of unclassified incidents. The low crime rate overall, combined with the specific vulnerabilities in burglary and the potential seasonal influences, illustrates a built-up area with a relatively safe environment but specific challenges that require targeted attention.

January 2026 saw notable shifts in Hagley's crime profile, with anti-social behaviour, other theft, and other crime all rising by 100% compared to December. These increases suggest a possible realignment in local activity patterns. Violent crime, which accounted for 30% of all incidents, remained 68% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, a stark contrast to the national trend. Property crimes, making up 45% of total incidents, also remained well below UK averages for burglary (43% above) but significantly lower for other theft (13% below). The sharp 83.3% decline in shoplifting—falling from six to one incident—may reflect reduced retail footfall during the post-holiday period, consistent with seasonal trends in built-up areas. Residents may find the 100% increase in 'other crime' noteworthy, though the specific nature of these incidents is not detailed in the data.

Hagley's crime rate in January 2026 dropped by 13.1% compared to December 2025, falling from 3.1 to 2.7 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with typical January patterns in built-up areas, where post-holiday periods and shorter daylight hours reduce opportunities for outdoor crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded one crime per day during January, a figure that reflects the low overall crime rate but remains a local benchmark for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 368 residents, highlighting the relatively sparse nature of incidents in this population of 7,360. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than many comparable areas, though Hagley's unique demographic profile—likely shaped by its status as a built-up area within Bromsgrove—may contribute to this pattern. The population-scaled perspective underscores that while the absolute number of crimes remains small, the distribution across the community is a factor worth considering for local authorities.