THE CLOSE, B47 5JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B47 5JA

THE CLOSE, B47 5JA, Bromsgrove has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.68 per 1,000 population. This B47 5JA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B47 postcode area, which has experienced 37 crimes and a crime rate of 3.61 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B47 5JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B47 5JA, encompassing approximately 1952 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B47 5JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Drakes Cross Parade with total crimes: 4
  • Shawfield with total crimes: 4
  • Paddocks Road with total crimes: 2

THE CLOSE, B47 5JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.0766.67%
Other crime12.560.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-83.33%
Public order10.51-66.67%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson612.2950.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.0750.00%
Public order33.0750.00%
Robbery31.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.54-25.00%
Other theft11.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.050.00%
Public order22.050.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.66-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences42.05300.00%
Vehicle crime22.050.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Shoplifting11.02-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.6616.67%
Shoplifting23.58-50.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.73200.00%
Public order43.070.00%
Shoplifting42.05-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences42.05-20.00%
Vehicle crime12.050.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.6875.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.5866.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.56100.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.1533.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.540.00%
Other theft11.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting38.190.00%
Vehicle crime31.54200.00%
Possession of weapons21.540.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.020.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.61-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02100.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-66.67%
Burglary10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.6820.00%
Vehicle crime33.070.00%
Shoplifting21.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Public order10.51-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.660.00%
Public order32.560.00%
Robbery11.540.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
May 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20244
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B47 5JA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Drakes Cross Parade
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 2. Shawfield
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Paddocks Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Alcester Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Burford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Yarn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Flax Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. The Willows
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1