Hollywood Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Hollywood’s crime rate in March 2024 stood at 3.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure 51.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This places the built-up area within Bromsgrove among the safer regions in the country, though the crime profile reflects distinct local patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 45.5% of all reported incidents, making them the most prevalent category, followed by vehicle crime (27.3%) and anti-social behaviour (9.1%). The dominance of violent crime over property crime contrasts with broader UK trends, where property offences typically outnumber violent incidents. This imbalance may be influenced by Hollywood’s character as a mixed-use district with a concentration of residential and commercial properties, creating environments where interpersonal conflicts are more likely to escalate. Seasonal factors in March—such as the transition to spring, longer evenings, and the shift in daily routines—may have contributed to increased opportunities for violent crime. Vehicle crime, while sharply rising in March, remains relatively low compared to national averages, due to the area’s limited road infrastructure and lower traffic density. The overall crime rate’s stability compared to February suggests that underlying factors such as policing strategies, community engagement, and environmental design are maintaining a consistent level of safety despite fluctuations in specific categories.

March 2024 saw a dramatic 500% increase in vehicle crime, rising from one reported incident in February to six in March. This surge, which places the category 113% above the UK average, may be linked to seasonal factors such as increased traffic during longer evenings or changes in parking patterns as the weather improved. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences rose by 25%, though this category still remains 36% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also fell sharply, with a 71.4% decrease from seven incidents in February to two in March, potentially reflecting a combination of community engagement initiatives and the influence of springtime social dynamics. The stark contrast between the sharp rise in vehicle crime and the decline in burglary—down 75% from four to one—highlights shifting patterns in criminal activity, with property crimes now accounting for only 45.5% of all reported incidents.

Hollywood's crime rate remained stable at 3.7 per 1,000 residents in March 2024, matching the same figure recorded in February. This consistency suggests no significant short-term shifts in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that provides a tangible sense of local exposure. When scaled to the population of 5,970 residents, this translates to one crime occurring for every 271 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, the 3.7 per 1,000 rate reflects a sustained trend rather than a temporary fluctuation. The stability in crime rates may be influenced by the area’s character as a built-up district within Bromsgrove, where residential density and community policing efforts likely contribute to consistent reporting patterns.