Bromsgrove Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bromsgrove's August 2025 crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents places it 25.9% below the UK average of 8.1, a position that reflects the area's consistent performance as a low-crime locality. The breakdown of crimes shows a clear dominance of violent and sexual offences (32.6% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (17.5%) and shoplifting (9.0%). This pattern is consistent with Bromsgrove's character as a mixed-use district with a strong retail presence and a relatively low proportion of densely populated urban areas. The seasonal context of August—peak holiday month, increased tourism, and a higher number of empty homes—may partly explain the slight rise in burglary risk, though the overall rate remains significantly below national levels. Violence and sexual offences, while the most common category, are 30% below the UK average, suggesting effective policing or community engagement in this area. Anti-social behaviour, another major category, is also 25% below the UK average, which could indicate successful local initiatives to manage public order. The relatively low rate of shoplifting (2.0 per 1,000) compared to the UK average of 2.9 may reflect Bromsgrove's retail strategy, which includes high visibility policing in key shopping areas. These figures collectively illustrate a community that maintains lower crime rates through a combination of environmental design, local policing, and seasonal management of risk factors.

August saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with possession of weapons rising by 100% to 6 incidents, and robbery increasing by 83.3% to 11 cases. These spikes contrast with a 64.3% drop in drug-related crimes, which fell from 14 to 5. Anti-social behaviour also declined by 35.2%, dropping from 54 to 35 cases. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast to the UK average: burglary in Bromsgrove is 48% above the national rate (0.4 vs 0.3 per 1,000), while theft from the person is 100% below the UK average (0.0 vs 0.1 per 1,000). This divergence highlights Bromsgrove's unique profile, where property crime remains a concern despite overall low rates. Residents may find the 48% above UK average for burglary particularly relevant, given the seasonal increase in empty homes during August. The 100% reduction in bicycle theft, meanwhile, aligns with the area's relatively low cycling infrastructure compared to urban centres.

Bromsgrove's crime rate in August 2025 rose slightly to 6.0 per 1,000 residents, a 3.1% increase from the previous month's 5.8. This places the area firmly in the lower quartile of UK crime rates, with a 25.9% gap below the national average of 8.1. On a daily basis, 20 crimes were reported in August, reflecting a consistent pace of incidents throughout the month. When scaled to the local population, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 166 residents over the course of the month—a figure that underscores the area's relative safety compared to the UK average. While the increase from July is modest, the overall trend remains aligned with Bromsgrove's historical position as a low-crime locality. The daily crime count, though steady, may partly reflect seasonal patterns, such as increased foot traffic during the peak holiday period, which could influence both property and public order offences.