CATHERINE CLOSE, B60 3HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B60 3HU

CATHERINE CLOSE, B60 3HU, Bromsgrove has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.07 per 1,000 population. This B60 3HU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B60 postcode area, which has experienced 168 crimes and a crime rate of 5.92 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B60 3HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B60 3HU, encompassing approximately 2384 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B60 3HU area, explore the B60 3HU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

B60 3HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Flavel Road with total crimes: 4
  • Lyttleton Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

CATHERINE CLOSE, B60 3HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.078.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.68-25.00%
Shoplifting31.26200.00%
Other theft11.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.03300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.68-33.33%
Shoplifting11.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.52100.00%
Public order22.520.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.13-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour35.03-62.50%
Shoplifting11.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.58160.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.45700.00%
Burglary23.360.00%
Public order20.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.29-50.00%
Other crime22.100.00%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.8111.11%
Anti-social behaviour34.19-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2650.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Robbery10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.8128.57%
Anti-social behaviour53.7766.67%
Vehicle crime32.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.260.00%
Public order20.840.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.87-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.94-50.00%
Other theft21.26100.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.9714.29%
Anti-social behaviour63.3620.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.52-66.67%
Public order10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.81-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.10200.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Public order10.42-75.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.290.00%
Public order42.100.00%
Vehicle crime31.680.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202412
June 20246
May 202412
April 202413
March 20245
February 202410
January 20249
December 20237
November 20238
October 20237
September 202315

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20248
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B60 3HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Flavel Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Lyttleton Grove
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hewell Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Mercia Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Francis Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Grafton Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cobham Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Lyttleton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Catherine Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Housman Close
    Total1
    Other theft1