Hollywood Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

March 2023 marked a continuation of Hollywood's lower-than-average crime profile, with a total crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents—27.6% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. The area's crime profile showed a clear focus on violent and disorderly incidents, with violence and sexual offences comprising 39.4% of all reported crimes. This category, at 2.2 per 1,000, was 20% below the UK average, suggesting a combination of local policing strategies and community dynamics that may temper more severe criminal activity. Public order offences (15.2% of total) and anti-social behaviour (12.1%) also featured prominently, aligning with the characteristics of a built-up area within a commuter town where social interactions and public spaces play a significant role. Seasonal factors may have influenced these patterns: the transition to spring, with longer evenings and the clocks changing, could have altered the timing and frequency of incidents. While property crimes accounted for only 27.3% of all incidents (9 out of 33), the distribution of crime types reflects a community where interpersonal conflicts and public disorder are more prevalent than theft or burglary. This profile contrasts with larger urban centres where property crime often dominates, indicating that Hollywood's built-up area may have a distinct character shaped by its location within Bromsgrove. The relatively low crime rate, particularly compared to the UK average, could be linked to effective local policing, community engagement initiatives, or the area's demographic composition, though these factors remain speculative without additional data. As the weather improved and daylight hours increased, the potential for outdoor activity may have influenced crime patterns, though the exact relationship remains to be explored.

The most striking change in March 2023 was the sharp rise in possession of weapons offences, which reached 0.3 per 1,000 residents—329% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This category, though small in absolute numbers (2 incidents), represents a significant deviation from national trends and may warrant further scrutiny by local authorities. Meanwhile, violent crimes (13 incidents) remained the largest single category, though their rate (2.2 per 1,000) was 20% below the UK average, indicating a possible success in managing severe crime. Public order offences (5 incidents) saw a 25% increase compared to the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), suggesting that the area's built-up character may contribute to higher levels of disorderly conduct. Conversely, anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) was 33% below the UK average, reflecting community cohesion or proactive local interventions. The low rate of burglary (0.5 per 1,000) was notable, though it was 52% above the UK average, indicating a combination of local security measures and broader trends. Residents may find the 329% increase in weapon possession particularly concerning, as it could signal underlying issues that require targeted action. These figures highlight the need to balance general crime prevention with specific measures addressing emerging trends, such as the rise in weapon-related incidents.

In March 2023, Hollywood recorded 33 crimes across its population of 5,970 residents, translating to a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000—27.6% below the UK average. This equates to one reported crime occurring for every 181 residents over the course of the month, a figure that provides context for the likelihood of encountering crime in daily life. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a rate that is consistent with the built-up nature of the area and the typical patterns of a small urban environment. Compared to the previous month (data not explicitly provided), the current rate suggests a stable or slightly fluctuating trend, though the absence of specific prior data limits direct comparison. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the likelihood of being affected by crime in Hollywood is lower than the UK average, with the area's crime profile being shaped by its location within Bromsgrove. The relatively low rate of property crime (9 incidents) compared to violent offences (13 incidents) underscores a different dynamic than larger urban centres, where theft and burglary often dominate. This contrast may reflect the area's characteristics as a built-up district with a mix of residential and commercial activity, where interpersonal conflicts and public disorder are more prevalent than property-related crimes. The monthly exposure figure of 1-in-181 residents provides a tangible measure of risk, though this aggregate statistic does not capture the variability of individual experiences within the community.