B97 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B97

B97, Redditch has recorded a total of 291 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.45 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (108) incidents (16.13% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (64.52% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (43) incidents (-18.87% decrease)

B97 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Silver Street with total crimes: 15
  • Willow Way with total crimes: 13

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 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 offences1027.9018.60%
Anti-social behaviour352.96-10.26%
Other theft271.0280.00%
Shoplifting240.78-36.84%
Public order200.7053.85%
Criminal damage and arson190.5811.76%
Drugs120.5571.43%
Vehicle crime110.3522.22%
Burglary80.32-42.86%
Other crime70.23-22.22%
Theft from the person30.200.00%
Bicycle theft20.09100.00%
Possession of weapons10.06-50.00%
Robbery10.03-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences867.418.86%
Anti-social behaviour392.50-4.88%
Shoplifting381.1318.75%
Criminal damage and arson171.1030.77%
Other theft150.497.14%
Burglary140.4475.00%
Public order130.41-13.33%
Other crime90.3850.00%
Vehicle crime90.260.00%
Drugs70.26250.00%
Theft from the person30.20200.00%
Robbery20.09-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences796.51-15.96%
Anti-social behaviour412.30-8.89%
Shoplifting321.190.00%
Public order150.930.00%
Other theft140.44-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.41-7.14%
Vehicle crime90.38-18.18%
Burglary80.26-11.11%
Other crime60.23500.00%
Robbery30.170.00%
Drugs20.09-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.06-50.00%
Theft from the person10.03-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences947.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour452.730.00%
Shoplifting321.310.00%
Other theft200.930.00%
Public order150.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.440.00%
Vehicle crime110.410.00%
Burglary90.320.00%
Drugs60.260.00%
Possession of weapons40.170.00%
Theft from the person30.120.00%
Robbery30.090.00%
Bicycle theft20.090.00%
Other crime10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 498 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202451
June 202431
May 202455
April 202438
March 202442
February 202430
January 202426
December 202335
November 202330
October 202335
September 202339
August 202341
July 202345

A total of 1242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 95.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024108
June 202493
May 202492
April 2024103
March 2024100
February 202489
January 202498
December 2023103
November 202395
October 2023102
September 202386
August 202379
July 202394

A total of 238 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202413
May 202429
April 202415
March 202417
February 202416
January 202412
December 202323
November 202322
October 202327
September 202315
August 202314
July 202320

A total of 133 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20249
May 20246
April 202416
March 20248
February 20246
January 20246
December 202314
November 202322
October 20238
September 202314
August 20238
July 20239

A total of 67 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247
March 20247
February 20242
January 202412
December 20233
November 20231
October 20237
September 20239
August 20236
July 20231

A total of 204 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202416
May 202411
April 202416
March 202414
February 202418
January 202415
December 202323
November 202310
October 202319
September 202317
August 202313
July 202314

A total of 259 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202428
June 202429
May 202424
April 202423
March 202418
February 202415
January 202421
December 202324
November 202314
October 202320
September 202313
August 202315
July 202315

A total of 456 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202443
June 202453
May 202465
April 202442
March 202436
February 202428
January 202419
December 202319
November 202325
October 202324
September 202338
August 202332
July 202332

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 139 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202416
May 202410
April 202422
March 20247
February 20247
January 20248
December 202310
November 202310
October 202311
September 20239
August 20239
July 202311

A total of 88 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246
April 20243
March 20249
February 20248
January 20248
December 20239
November 20237
October 202312
September 20237
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232
July 20234

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting13
    Public order4
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Silver Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Willow Way
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Bromsgrove Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Izod Street
    Total9
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Edward Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 9. Archer Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Oak Tree Avenue
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Market Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Clarke Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Rosedale Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Foxlydiate Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Birchfield Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wellesbourne Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Well Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Slimbridge Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Dairy Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 20. Sanders Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 21. Prophets Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 22. Almondsbury Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 23. Wildmoor Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bowood Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 25. Hospital
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 26. Grove Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Redditch (Station)
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 28. Vine Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Oakly Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Leckhampton Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1