Hollywood Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Hollywood's crime rate for June 2024 stood at 4.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 48.8% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national trends highlights the area's relatively low crime profile, particularly in violent and property-related offences. Anti-social behaviour emerged as the most frequently reported crime category, accounting for 28% of all incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (24%) and public order offences (16%). The overall crime rate's position well below the UK average is consistent with the area's character as a built-up suburb within Bromsgrove, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to reduced crime opportunities. Seasonal factors in June—such as the start of the summer season and extended daylight hours—likely influence crime patterns, with public order offences and anti-social behaviour potentially linked to increased social activity. However, the rate of violent crime remains lower than the UK average, a trend that may reflect both demographic factors and local policing priorities. The breakdown of crimes also shows that property-related offences (including theft, burglary, and vehicle crime) collectively account for 36% of all incidents, compared to 48% for violent and anti-social categories. This balance suggests a focus on addressing non-violent crime through targeted interventions. The data underscores the importance of contextualising crime statistics within both local and national frameworks to avoid overgeneralisation while identifying areas for improvement.

June 2024 saw a sharp 200% increase in 'other theft' crimes, rising from one to three incidents. This jump was accompanied by a 100% rise in public order offences, which moved from zero to four incidents, and a similar increase in vehicle crime, doubling from one to two. These spikes contrast with a 22.2% decline in anti-social behaviour, which fell from nine to seven incidents. The area's violent crime rate of 1.0 per 1,000 residents is 64% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, a disparity that highlights Hollywood's lower incidence of violent crime compared to national benchmarks. Anti-social behaviour, the most common crime type, remains 14% below the UK average at 1.2 per 1,000. These fluctuations may partly reflect seasonal factors, such as increased public activity during the summer months. For residents, the sharp rise in public order offences offers a specific insight into areas requiring attention in the coming months.

Hollywood's crime rate in June 2024 rose by 8.8% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.9 to 4.2 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the month, a figure that translates to a local context of one crime occurring for every 239 residents across the course of June. This monthly exposure metric provides a tangible sense of the likelihood of encountering crime for residents. When viewed through the lens of population size, Hollywood's 5,970 residents saw 25 total crimes reported—a rate that remains significantly lower than the UK average. The combination of a small population and low crime numbers highlights the area's relative safety compared to national trends, even as the rate has edged upward from May. These figures underscore the importance of contextualising crime statistics within both local and national frameworks to avoid overgeneralisation.