Major's Green Crime Rate

Introduction to Crime Statistics in Major's Green

Major's Green reports an overall crime rate of 50.7 per 1,000 residents per year, positioning it significantly below the UK average crime rate of 93.4 per 1,000. This figure indicates that Major's Green is a comparatively safe area. The village's safety is reflected in its high safety score of 87 out of 100, which is well above the national average of 78. Property crime, a key concern for residents, stands at 21.4 per 1,000 people, markedly lower than the UK average of 33.2 per 1,000. In terms of recent trends, Major's Green has experienced a stable period, with a modest 4.9% increase in its year-over-year crime figures, suggesting a consistent, albeit slightly rising, pattern in local crime.

Crime Type Analysis in Major's Green

In Major's Green, Violence and sexual offences represent the most common crime type, accounting for 34.1% of all reported incidents, at a rate of 17.3 per 1,000 residents. Vehicle crime is the second most prevalent, making up 22.4% of crimes with a rate of 11.3 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour completes the top three, contributing 15.3% of the total at 7.8 per 1,000 people.

Property-related crime, which includes burglary, other theft, vehicle crime, criminal damage and arson, and bicycle theft, collectively stands at 21.4 per 1,000 residents. Specific rates include 4.2 per 1,000 for burglary, 4.2 per 1,000 for other theft, 11.3 per 1,000 for vehicle crime, and 1.2 per 1,000 for criminal damage and arson. While Major's Green's property crime rate is lower than the UK average, the significant presence of vehicle crime within the top categories highlights the continued importance of securing vehicles. Residents should remain vigilant and consider proactive steps to protect their properties and ensure vehicle safety.

Crime Trends in Major's Green

Major's Green has experienced a stable crime trend, with a 4.9% increase year-over-year. This modest rise suggests that while there isn't a dramatic surge in crime, residents should remain attentive to local crime dynamics. Examining the monthly crime rates per 1,000 residents, the data shows fluctuations throughout the year. The lowest rates were recorded in October 2024 (0.6) and January 2025 (2.4), indicating periods of reduced criminal activity. Conversely, higher rates were observed in September 2025 (7.2), August 2025 (5.4), and May 2025 (6.0), suggesting increases during late summer and spring. This pattern of overall stability, with some seasonal peaks, means that residents should remain vigilant, particularly during months where crime rates tend to be higher, to help safeguard their property and personal safety.

Understanding Time-Based Crime Patterns in Major's Green

An analysis of crime patterns throughout the day in Major's Green reveals distinct shifts in criminal activity. During the morning hours (6am-12pm), the area experiences a high prevalence of vehicle crime, which accounts for 47% of crimes in this period, alongside moderate theft (32%) and burglary (15%). As the day progresses into the afternoon (12pm-6pm), theft and vehicle crime remain significant at 41% and 20% respectively, with burglary at 30%. The evening period (6pm-12am) sees a shift in the crime landscape, with vehicle crime becoming highly dominant at 50%, and burglary remaining a concern at 24%. Finally, the night-time hours (12am-6am) are characterised by an exceptionally high increase in vehicle crime (73%), suggesting that opportunistic crimes targeting unattended vehicles are particularly common during these periods of reduced activity.

Major's Green Compared to Nearby Areas

Major's Green, with its overall crime rate of 50.7 per 1,000, offers a useful point of comparison to its neighbouring areas. It generally presents a similar crime rate to Whitlock's End and Tidbury Green, reflecting shared characteristics as residential areas within the Bromsgrove local authority. When compared to Dickens Heath, Major's Green's crime rate is broadly comparable. Hollywood, another nearby area, also presents a similar safety profile. Understanding these regional differences helps residents to contextualise Major's Green's safety performance within the broader local area.

Enhancing Security in Major's Green

With a property crime rate of 21.4 per 1,000 in Major's Green, residents should prioritise robust security measures to protect their homes and vehicles. While the area is generally safe, property crimes, particularly vehicle crime, do occur. Traditional security solutions often only record events after a crime has occurred, but effective protection comes from preventing incidents entirely. AI-powered home security operating systems, such as scOS, offer a proactive approach to crime prevention.

These advanced systems detect threats at your property boundary, stopping potential intruders before they can cause damage. By using multi-camera intelligence, they monitor all cameras simultaneously, ensuring comprehensive coverage and eliminating blind spots. Features such as DVLA vehicle verification can instantly identify suspicious vehicles, even with false plates, providing crucial early warnings. Such systems learn your routines, recognising family and deliveries, so they only alert you to genuine threats. The aim is to remove the element of surprise for burglars; autonomous responses, including activating lights and engaging speakers, can make a potential intruder decide within 60 seconds that your property is too challenging, encouraging them to leave. Unlike reactive DIY cameras that merely provide footage of a burglary, professional-grade, proactive security offers a significant deterrent, shifting the focus from recording crime to actively preventing it.