Hollywood Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Hollywood’s crime rate in March 2025 stood at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, 35.9% below the UK average of 7.8. This figure places the area among the safer built-up regions in the UK, though the month saw a notable upward trend compared to February. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, contributing 13 incidents (43.3% of total crimes) at a rate 19% below the UK average. Other theft and anti-social behaviour followed closely, with the latter’s rate 60% below the UK norm. The seasonal context of March—a transition to spring, with evenings lengthening—may have influenced patterns, as extended daylight hours can impact both crime types and policing visibility. However, the absence of a significant rise in property crimes, despite the overall rate increase, suggests a shift in criminal focus toward interpersonal offences. This contrast with the UK average highlights Hollywood’s distinct crime profile, shaped by its urban-suburban character within Bromsgrove. The relatively low rates of vehicle crime and shoplifting, both below UK averages, may reflect local infrastructure or community engagement strategies that deter such offences. The data underscores a combination of seasonal dynamics, local demographics, and policing efforts, though further analysis would be needed to confirm causal links.

March 2025 saw dramatic increases in burglary, other theft, and public order offences, each rising by 100% compared to February. This surge, from zero to two incidents in each category, signals a significant shift in criminal activity patterns. Concurrently, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson each fell by 50%, suggesting a reallocation of resources or focus by offenders. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 43.3% of all crimes, a rate 19% below the UK average. This contrast with the UK’s higher violence rate highlights Hollywood’s relatively lower exposure to such crimes. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences were both 60% and 9% below their respective UK averages, indicating areas where local policing or community dynamics may contribute to reduced incidents. The 100% increase in burglary, despite the overall rate being below the UK average, warrants attention to potential local factors influencing this trend.

Hollywood’s crime rate rose by 42.9% from 3.5 to 5.0 per 1,000 residents between February and March 2025, marking a notable upward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in March, reflecting a consistent but low-level presence of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 199 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local population of 5,970. This monthly exposure rate suggests that while crime is present, it remains infrequent enough to be manageable for residents. The increase in violent crimes, particularly violence and sexual offences, may partly explain the rise in overall rate, though the absence of a corresponding surge in property crimes indicates a shift in criminal focus. The relatively low daily crime count, combined with the population-scaled perspective, underscores that Hollywood remains a safer area compared to the UK average, despite the month-on-month increase.