Castle Bromwich is the second safest small town in the West Midlands, and is among the top 20 safest overall out of the West Midlands's 44 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Castle Bromwich in 2021 was 33 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to the West Midlands's overall crime rate, coming in 36% lower than the West Midlands rate of 45 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Castle Bromwich is the 129th safest small town, and the 5,206th safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In January 2021, Castle Bromwich was the worst SmallTown.ToInlineText() in the West Midlands for possession of weapons, with 3 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.26 per 1,000 inhabitants. March 2021 was also a bad month for Castle Bromwich residents, when it was the West Midlands's most dangerous SmallTown.ToInlineText() for robbery, recording 5 crimes at a rate of 0.44 per 1,000 residents. Castle Bromwich recorded 1 report of violence and sexual offences during September 2021, making its crime rate of 0.09 the worst SmallTown.ToInlineText() for violence and sexual offences in the West Midlands that month.
The most common crimes in Castle Bromwich are violence and sexual offences, with 137 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 12. This is 80% lower than 2020's figure of 247 offences and a difference of 9.66 from 2020's crime rate of 22. Castle Bromwich's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 1 offence recorded in 2021, the same as 2020's figure of 1 crime.
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Small Towns, The West Midlands
61% lower, regional crime rate
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120% lower, national crime rate
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Castle Bromwich is 61% lower than the West Midlands and 120% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
Incidents mapped in Castle Bromwich represent the time frame between April 2019 and March 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 33 | 377 |
| 2020 | 68 | 770 |
| 2019 | 94 | 1,068 |
| 2018 | 96 | 1,097 |
| 2017 | 86 | 984 |
| 2016 | 68 | 777 |
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| Castle Bromwich | West Midlands | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 65 | 5.71 | 18,644 | 6.37 | 12% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1 | 0.09 | 819 | 0.28 | 211% safer |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.19 | 6,963 | 2.38 | 9% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 17 | 1.49 | 10,903 | 3.72 | 150% safer |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.88 | 3,073 | 1.05 | 19% safer |
| Other Crime | 4 | 0.35 | 2,872 | 0.98 | 180% safer |
| Other Theft | 53 | 4.65 | 7,454 | 2.55 | 45% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 5 | 0.44 | 1,832 | 0.63 | 43% safer |
| Public Order | 27 | 2.37 | 13,527 | 4.62 | 95% safer |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.05 | 2,733 | 0.93 | 11% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 3.69 | 4,757 | 1.62 | 56% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 1 | 0.09 | 976 | 0.33 | 267% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 43 | 3.78 | 11,091 | 3.79 | 0.26% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 137 | 12.03 | 64,589 | 22.05 | 83% safer |
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingshurst | 9 | 1.09 | 2937% safer |
| Castle Bromwich | 377 | 33.10 | - |
| Brownhills | 787 | 37.09 | 11% more dangerous |
| Coseley | 892 | 38.31 | 14% more dangerous |
| Darlaston | 934 | 44.49 | 26% more dangerous |
| Wednesbury | 946 | 48.75 | 32% more dangerous |
| Smith's Wood | 546 | 50.40 | 34% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2022 | Burglary | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Burglary | On or near Redliff Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Chester Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Public order | On or near Westeria Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Burglary | On or near Hurst Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Farnworth Grove | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| February 2022 | Other theft | On or near Tomlinson Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Manor Park Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Burglary | On or near Hodnell Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near The Green | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Parkfield Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Castle Crescent | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| February 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Chester Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Public order | On or near Supermarket | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Bentley Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sudeley Close | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Cranmore Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near The Green | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Burglary | On or near Chester Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 10 | 6 | 9 | 6 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0.09 | 0.09 | Safer |
| Burglary | 15 | 12 | 3.9 | 2.2 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 8 | 7 | 4.1 | 1.5 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.79 | 1.2 | 0.79 | 0.88 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 0.61 | 0.97 | 1.0 | 0.35 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 28 | 23 | 12 | 4.6 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.26 | 0.53 | 0.44 | 0.44 | No change |
| Public Order | 2.7 | 2.6 | 4.0 | 2.4 | Safer |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 2.3 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 1.0 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 7 | 3.9 | 3.7 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.53 | - | 0.35 | 0.09 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 13 | 16 | 13 | 3.8 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 16 | 21 | 22 | 12 | Safer |
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Bromwich | 33.10 | - |
| Coventry | 39.93 | 17% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 49.60 | 33% more dangerous |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 51% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 60% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.03 | 63% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 63% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 70% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 73% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 75% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 78% more dangerous |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Bromwich East | 232 | 39 | First |
| Castle Bromwich West | 145 | 27 | Second |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Castle Bromwich change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in December, when Castle Bromwich saw a 900% increase in anti-social behaviour. Castle Bromwich saw a large fall in other theft during June, when it fell by 90% compared to June in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -29% | +17% | +240% | +140% | -50% | +140% | +250% | +300% | +50% | +900% |
| Burglary | -67% | -82% | -79% | -70% | -82% | -83% | -71% | - | -78% | +20% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -88% | -50% | -29% | -83% | +43% | -44% | -50% | - | -40% | +100% |
| Drugs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -67% | - | - |
| Other Crime | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -50% | - |
| Other Theft | -17% | -29% | -78% | -90% | -61% | -26% | -33% | -55% | -57% | -61% |
| Public Order | +100% | +67% | - | -60% | - | - | +150% | +67% | - | +25% |
| Robbery | -25% | +50% | - | - | -33% | - | +300% | - | - | - |
| Shoplifting | -13% | -25% | -80% | +125% | - | -67% | - | -71% | -29% | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -61% | -31% | -13% | +80% | +100% | -11% | -17% | -35% | +8% | -30% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +73% | +26% | +11% | -12% | -4% | -33% | +107% | +30% | -48% | +4% |
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