Redditch

Redditch is the safest major town in Worcestershire, but the 28th most dangerous overall out of the county’s 195 cities, towns and villages.

Crime and Safety in Redditch, Worcestershire

The overall crime rate in Redditch in 2023 was 86 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Worcestershire's overall crime rate, coming in 16% higher than the Worcestershire rate of 74 per 1,000 daytime population.

In January 2024, Redditch was the worst major town in Worcestershire for burglary, with 23 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.29 per 1,000 daytime population.

In the same month, Redditch was also Worcestershire's most dangerous major town for theft from the person, recording 5 crimes at a rate of 0.06 per 1,000 daytime population.

What is Redditch's most common crime?

The most common crimes in Redditch are violence and sexual offences, with 2,355 recorded during 2023. This is 16% lower than 2022's figure of 3,625 offences.

Redditch - Burglary, Robbery, Shoplifting & Criminal Damage

- 345 reported burglaries in 2023, compared to the total count of 2,891 for Worcestershire as a whole, making Redditch 10% safer than the county average.

- 53 robberies (out of 372 reported) making Redditch 8% more dangerous.

- 732 shoplifting offences, (total 5,091) making Redditch 9% more dangerous.

- 493 reports of criminal damage and arson in Redditch, out of 4,080 for Worcestershire, making Redditch 8% safer.

Where are the highest crime rates in Redditch?

Amongst Redditch wards, Abbey has the highest crime rates, followed by Batchley & Central and Church Hill.

Which Police Force serves Redditch?

The local police force for Redditch is West Mercia Police.

About Redditch

Redditch is a town and borough in Worcestershire, located south of Birmingham, east of Bromsgrove, northwest of Alcester and northeast of Worcester. At the 2021 census, the borough had a population of 87,037.

After Worcester, Redditch is the second-largest settlement in Worcestershire. 90% of the world's needles were once manufactured in the town and its surrounding areas.

The Redditch Economy

At the end of 2022, Redditch employed 58,532 people. The employee base has grown by 9.72%, indicating a healthy job market and expanding business activities.

The employment rate of 81.8% amongst 16 to 64-year-olds in Redditch has increased compared with the previous year. Redditch's employment rate was higher than across the West Midlands as a whole in the year ending December 2023.

The unemployment rate in Redditch stands at 2.9% - that’s 1% lower than the national average for England (3.9%) and also lower than for across the West Midlands as a whole.

House Prices in Redditch

According to Rightmove, over the last 12 months, the average price of property in Redditch stood at £264,332, 4% up on their 2021 peak. The majority of sales were semi-detached properties, selling for an average of £251,149. Detached properties in Redditch sold for an average of £388,850, with terraced properties going for £195,912.

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