Hollywood Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,970, the 16 reported crimes in Hollywood during October 2025 translate to a crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 64.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, placing the area among the safest in the country. Property crimes accounted for 50% of all incidents, with 8 cases of theft, burglary, and shoplifting reported, while violent crimes made up the remaining 25%, with 4 incidents involving violence and sexual offences. The seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings and the approach of Halloween—may have influenced the crime profile. For instance, the low rate of violent crimes could be partly explained by reduced outdoor activity and increased use of lighting in public spaces. However, the rise in other thefts and public order offences suggests that localised factors, such as increased foot traffic during festive events or changes in retail patterns, may have created new opportunities for crime. The area’s overall safety is further reinforced by the fact that several crime categories, including anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, are significantly below their UK counterparts. This indicates that Hollywood’s built-up environment within Bromsgrove may benefit from a combination of community cohesion, effective policing, and the relatively low density of high-risk areas such as nightlife zones or commercial hubs.

October 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns within Hollywood, with some categories rising sharply while others declined. Other theft offences surged by 200% from one to three incidents, marking a significant increase that may be linked to seasonal factors such as Halloween or increased retail activity. Conversely, violence and sexual offences dropped by 50% from eight to four incidents, a decrease that could reflect the impact of earlier intervention efforts or reduced opportunities for such crimes during darker evenings. Public order offences also rose by 100%, though this remains a small number (one incident) and may be attributed to local events or changes in community activity. Hollywood’s violent crime rate of 0.7 per 1,000 is 74% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, highlighting the area’s consistently low levels of serious violence. This contrast with the UK average underscores the effectiveness of local policing strategies in maintaining public safety.

In October 2025, Hollywood’s crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents represents a 36.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.2 per 1,000. This decline places the area significantly below the UK average, with the overall rate being 64.9% lower than the national figure of 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day month, a figure that aligns with the area’s small population of 5,970. When scaled to monthly exposure, this equates to one reported crime for every 373 residents. For context, this means that a resident in Hollywood has a 1-in-373 chance of being directly involved in a reported crime during the month. The population-scaled perspective underscores the area’s relatively low crime burden compared to both national averages and its own historical trends. This context is particularly useful for residents assessing safety and for local authorities evaluating the effectiveness of crime prevention measures.