SIMMS LANE, B47 5JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B47 5JB

SIMMS LANE, B47 5JB, Bromsgrove has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.00 per 1,000 population. This B47 5JB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B47 postcode area, which has experienced 53 crimes and a crime rate of 5.17 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B47 5JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B47 5JB, encompassing approximately 2166 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

B47 5JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shawfield with total crimes: 7
  • Hadley Close with total crimes: 3
  • The Reddings with total crimes: 3

SIMMS LANE, B47 5JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 arson612.0020.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.7750.00%
Public order42.77100.00%
Robbery31.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.38-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.38100.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson58.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.850.00%
Public order21.850.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%

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 behaviour46.46-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences41.85300.00%
Vehicle crime31.850.00%
Public order21.380.00%
Shoplifting10.92-50.00%

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 behaviour75.5416.67%
Shoplifting23.23-50.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.46-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

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 behaviour68.77200.00%
Public order42.77300.00%
Shoplifting41.85-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences41.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.850.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.8575.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.2350.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.770.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.46100.00%
Shoplifting41.8533.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Other theft10.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%

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
Shoplifting37.390.00%
Vehicle crime31.3850.00%
Possession of weapons21.380.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.920.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.62-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.8560.00%
Vehicle crime33.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38100.00%
Shoplifting20.92100.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Public order10.46-66.67%

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 offences56.46150.00%
Public order32.3150.00%
Robbery11.380.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.150.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.920.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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
September 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
May 20241
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
October 20231

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

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

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Shawfield
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Hadley Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 3. The Reddings
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Drakes Cross Parade
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Mynors Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. The Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Drakes Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Shawhurst Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Beaudesert Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Danford Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Pearmans Croft
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Chesterwood
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Lime Close
    Total1
    Burglary1