B97 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B97

B97, Redditch has recorded a total of 284 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.25 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this B97 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around B97, encompassing approximately 34418 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (101) incidents (-9.01% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (58) incidents (7.41% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (9.38% increase)

B97 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11

B97 Crime Map

Postcodes in B97

The postcode district are associated with the B97, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The B97 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.25-9.01%
Anti-social behaviour582.937.41%
Shoplifting351.699.38%
Vehicle crime211.0250.00%
Public order170.61-41.38%
Other theft160.49-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson140.46-36.36%
Drugs70.4140.00%
Other crime40.20-42.86%
Burglary30.12-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.0950.00%
Theft from the person30.090.00%
Bicycle theft20.090.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.922.78%
Anti-social behaviour543.235.88%
Shoplifting321.57-25.58%
Public order290.933.57%
Criminal damage and arson220.8422.22%
Other theft220.6446.67%
Vehicle crime140.6455.56%
Other crime70.4175.00%
Drugs50.2066.67%
Burglary40.15-42.86%
Theft from the person30.120.00%
Robbery20.09100.00%
Possession of weapons20.06100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1088.4516.13%
Anti-social behaviour513.1464.52%
Shoplifting431.48-18.87%
Public order281.25-3.45%
Criminal damage and arson180.8112.50%
Other theft150.5215.38%
Vehicle crime90.44-43.75%
Burglary70.26-22.22%
Other crime40.20100.00%
Theft from the person30.1250.00%
Drugs30.09-62.50%
Possession of weapons10.09-66.67%
Robbery10.030.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences938.081.09%
Shoplifting532.70-18.46%
Anti-social behaviour311.54-43.64%
Public order290.9020.83%
Criminal damage and arson160.8445.45%
Vehicle crime160.4660.00%
Other theft130.46-55.17%
Burglary90.3850.00%
Drugs80.2633.33%
Possession of weapons30.23-40.00%
Other crime20.09-66.67%
Theft from the person20.060.00%
Bicycle theft20.06100.00%
Robbery10.06-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences929.18-10.68%
Shoplifting652.6754.76%
Anti-social behaviour551.8944.74%
Other theft291.6093.33%
Public order240.844.35%
Criminal damage and arson110.70-31.25%
Vehicle crime100.32-54.55%
Drugs60.29100.00%
Burglary60.17-62.50%
Other crime60.17-14.29%
Possession of weapons50.1725.00%
Robbery40.15300.00%
Theft from the person20.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1038.513.00%
Shoplifting422.9916.67%
Anti-social behaviour381.22-9.52%
Public order231.1027.78%
Vehicle crime220.67214.29%
Burglary160.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson160.4614.29%
Other theft150.46-11.76%
Other crime70.440.00%
Possession of weapons40.200.00%
Drugs30.12-66.67%
Theft from the person20.090.00%
Robbery10.06-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.03-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1007.7912.36%
Anti-social behaviour422.9140.00%
Shoplifting361.2228.57%
Public order181.0520.00%
Other theft170.526.25%
Criminal damage and arson140.49-22.22%
Drugs90.4112.50%
Burglary80.2633.33%
Other crime70.23250.00%
Vehicle crime70.200.00%
Possession of weapons40.20300.00%
Bicycle theft40.12300.00%
Robbery20.12100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences896.54-9.18%
Anti-social behaviour302.5915.38%
Shoplifting280.8747.37%
Criminal damage and arson180.8120.00%
Other theft160.5233.33%
Public order150.46-28.57%
Drugs80.440.00%
Vehicle crime70.23-12.50%
Burglary60.200.00%
Theft from the person30.170.00%
Other crime20.09-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%
Robbery10.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences986.80-4.85%
Anti-social behaviour262.85-25.71%
Public order210.76-12.50%
Shoplifting190.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson150.55-34.78%
Other crime120.44300.00%
Other theft120.35-47.83%
Drugs80.35-11.11%
Vehicle crime80.23-20.00%
Burglary60.23-57.14%
Possession of weapons40.17-20.00%
Theft from the person30.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Robbery10.03-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1037.938.42%
Anti-social behaviour352.9916.67%
Public order241.0271.43%
Criminal damage and arson230.70130.00%
Other theft230.674.55%
Shoplifting190.67-24.00%
Burglary140.55-36.36%
Vehicle crime100.410.00%
Drugs90.2928.57%
Possession of weapons50.260.00%
Theft from the person30.15200.00%
Other crime30.09200.00%
Robbery20.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences957.18-6.86%
Anti-social behaviour302.76-14.29%
Shoplifting250.874.17%
Burglary220.73175.00%
Other theft220.64-18.52%
Public order140.64-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.41-47.37%
Vehicle crime100.29-9.09%
Drugs70.29-41.67%
Possession of weapons50.20400.00%
Bicycle theft30.1550.00%
Robbery20.09100.00%
Other crime10.06-85.71%
Theft from the person10.03-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1027.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour352.960.00%
Other theft271.020.00%
Shoplifting240.780.00%
Public order200.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson190.580.00%
Drugs120.550.00%
Vehicle crime110.350.00%
Burglary80.320.00%
Other crime70.230.00%
Theft from the person30.200.00%
Bicycle theft20.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 485 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202454
July 202451
June 202431
May 202455
April 202438
March 202442
February 202430
January 202426
December 202335
November 202330
October 202335

A total of 227 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202422
July 202415
June 202413
May 202429
April 202415
March 202417
February 202416
January 202412
December 202323
November 202322
October 202327

A total of 196 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202422
July 202418
June 202416
May 202411
April 202416
March 202414
February 202418
January 202415
December 202323
November 202310
October 202319

A total of 1195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 99.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024101
August 2024111
July 2024108
June 202493
May 202492
April 2024103
March 2024100
February 202489
January 202498
December 2023103
November 202395
October 2023102

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 262 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202429
July 202428
June 202429
May 202424
April 202423
March 202418
February 202415
January 202421
December 202324
November 202314
October 202320

A total of 421 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202432
July 202443
June 202453
May 202465
April 202442
March 202436
February 202428
January 202419
December 202319
November 202325
October 202324

A total of 145 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
July 20249
June 202416
May 202410
April 202422
March 20247
February 20247
January 20248
December 202310
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 85 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246
April 20243
March 20249
February 20248
January 20248
December 20239
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 62 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247
March 20247
February 20242
January 202412
December 20233
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 109 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 20249
May 20246
April 202416
March 20248
February 20246
January 20246
December 202314
November 202322
October 20238

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B97 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total15
    Shoplifting11
    Other theft3
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Edward Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Archer Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Dairy Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 7. Market Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Willow Way
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Almondsbury Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Unicorn Hill
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lock Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Foxlydiate Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Prophets Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Wellesbourne Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 15. Izod Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Silver Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Slimbridge Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Daybrook Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Oak Tree Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Cherry Tree Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Birchfield Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 22. Grazing Lane
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Stonehouse Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Highfield Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Wildmoor Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 26. Cedar View
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Grove Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Bates Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. St Stephens Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 30. Dunlop Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1