Hollywood Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Hollywood's crime profile in May 2023 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crime, with the former narrowly edging out the latter. At 5.7 per 1,000 residents, the area's overall crime rate remains 28.7% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a position that highlights its relatively low-risk status compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.1% of all crimes, a category where Hollywood's rate (2.5 per 1,000) was 10% below the UK average. This suggests that while violent crime is present, its scale is significantly constrained compared to the national context. Property crime, though slightly lower in absolute numbers (13 incidents), includes vehicle crime at 0.7 per 1,000—56% above the UK average—which may be influenced by the area's built-up character and potential traffic patterns. Seasonal factors in May, including longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, likely contributed to the surge in anti-social behaviour and public order offences, both of which saw notable increases. The interplay between these seasonal dynamics and the area's geographic and demographic characteristics appears to shape a crime picture that is both distinct and manageable. While property crime typically dominates in many UK areas, Hollywood's data shows a more even split, a trend that may reflect the area's smaller size and specific land-use patterns. The relatively low levels of theft from the person and shoplifting—both well below UK averages—suggest that the area's retail and public spaces are not experiencing the same pressures as more densely populated or tourist-heavy regions.

May 2023 saw dramatic spikes in anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime, both tripling from previous month levels. Anti-social behaviour alone increased from one to four incidents, reflecting a 300% surge that may be linked to the extended evenings and increased socialising typical of May. Meanwhile, vehicle crime also rose sharply, potentially tied to the area's proximity to major transport routes. The balance between property and violent crime shifted slightly, with violent crimes (15) narrowly outnumbering property crimes (13), a trend that contrasts with the UK average where property crime typically dominates. Vehicle crime in Hollywood (0.7 per 1,000) exceeded the UK average (0.5 per 1,000) by 56%, a discrepancy that could reflect local factors such as parking density or vehicle ownership patterns. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 50%, due to the absence of major public events in May compared to the previous month.

The crime rate in Hollywood rose by 54.5% in May 2023 compared to the previous month, increasing from 3.7 to 5.7 per 1,000 residents. This shift, while notable, still places the area well below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day in May, a figure that, while low, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in a relatively small population. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 176 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the sparsely distributed nature of criminal activity. This contrasts with larger urban centres where crime is more densely clustered, suggesting that Hollywood's built-up character within Bromsgrove may create a unique micro-environment for crime patterns. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the 54.5% increase, the absolute number of crimes remains modest in an area of just under 6,000 people.