Hollywood Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

July 2023 saw a notable reduction in violence and sexual offences in Hollywood, a built-up area within Bromsgrove, marking a 37.5% decrease compared to the previous month. This decline aligns with typical summer patterns, where schools are out of session and tourism peaks, potentially reducing opportunities for such crimes. The overall crime rate stood at 3.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 61.4% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This significant gap underscores Hollywood's relatively low crime profile compared to national trends. Property crimes accounted for the majority of incidents, with 11 reported cases, while violent crimes numbered 5. The data suggests a shift in crime dynamics, with property-related offences dominating the landscape. Seasonal factors likely play a role, as summer months often see increased foot traffic in local areas, which may deter violent crime but could also contribute to property-related incidents. However, the overall low crime rate remains a consistent feature of Hollywood, reflecting the area's characteristics as a smaller, more tightly-knit community where community engagement and local policing may contribute to maintaining lower crime levels. The breakdown of crime types shows that vehicle crime, while relatively low in absolute terms, is 46% above the UK average, indicating a specific vulnerability in this category. This could be linked to the area's infrastructure, such as the presence of car parks or roads that may be targeted for vehicle-related crimes. The month's data also highlights the importance of understanding local patterns, as national averages may not always capture the nuances of smaller, distinct areas like Hollywood.

July 2023 brought significant changes in crime patterns across Hollywood, with some categories showing marked improvements while others saw unexpected increases. Violence and sexual offences, which had previously accounted for 26.3% of all crimes, fell by 37.5% compared to June, dropping from 8 to 5 incidents. This decline is consistent with seasonal trends, as summer months often see reduced opportunities for such crimes due to increased community activity and tourism. However, other categories showed notable rises. Robbery, for instance, saw a 100% increase, with one incident reported in July compared to none in June. This spike may be linked to the summer influx of visitors, who may be more vulnerable to targeted crimes in public spaces. Similarly, burglary and vehicle crime both doubled, reaching 2 and 4 incidents respectively. These increases are particularly concerning given that vehicle crime in Hollywood is 46% above the UK average, suggesting a specific challenge in this area. The data also reveals that Hollywood's performance in certain categories stands out nationally. Violence and sexual offences are 71% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 65% below. These figures highlight the area's strengths in managing certain types of crime but also point to areas needing attention, such as vehicle crime and robbery. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the need for heightened vigilance in vehicle security and personal belongings during the summer months, when both local and visiting populations may be more active in public spaces.

Hollywood's crime rate in July 2023 increased slightly from 2.9 per 1,000 residents in June to 3.2 per 1,000, marking an 11.6% monthly rise. While this represents a small upward shift, the area's overall crime rate remains far below the UK average, underscoring its consistently low crime profile. On a daily basis, Hollywood recorded approximately 1 crime per day in July, a figure that, when scaled to the area's population of 5,970 residents, translates to roughly one crime occurring for every 314 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of the crime environment for residents, illustrating that while incidents do occur, they are infrequent in a community of this size. The population-scaled perspective is particularly useful for understanding the relative safety of the area: even with the 11.6% increase in the crime rate, the absolute number of crimes remains low, with only 19 incidents reported in July. This context is critical for residents, as it helps frame the data in terms of personal risk. For instance, the 1-in-314 monthly exposure rate means that the likelihood of experiencing a crime is relatively low compared to larger urban areas. However, the increase in specific categories, such as robbery and vehicle crime, serves as a reminder that vigilance is still necessary, particularly in areas where these crimes are more likely to occur, such as parking lots or high-traffic zones. The comparison to the UK average further reinforces the idea that Hollywood, despite its small size, has managed to maintain a crime profile that is significantly better than the national average, a testament to local policing efforts or community factors that may contribute to crime prevention.