MERCIA CLOSE, B60 3HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B60 3HY

MERCIA CLOSE, B60 3HY, Bromsgrove has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.96 per 1,000 population. This B60 3HY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B60 postcode area, which has experienced 185 crimes and a crime rate of 6.52 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B60 3HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B60 3HY, encompassing approximately 3318 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

B60 3HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Francis Road with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Hewell Avenue with total crimes: 5

MERCIA CLOSE, B60 3HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.9628.57%
Anti-social behaviour95.42125.00%
Shoplifting42.71-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2133.33%
Other theft21.21-33.33%
Public order20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.34-36.36%
Shoplifting54.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5133.33%
Other theft31.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-40.00%
Public order10.90-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.26144.44%
Shoplifting56.6366.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.51400.00%
Public order41.5133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.21-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.23-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour72.71133.33%
Public order32.11200.00%
Shoplifting30.9050.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.23-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.22-70.00%
Shoplifting20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Other theft10.60-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.4566.67%
Anti-social behaviour104.52400.00%
Burglary33.010.00%
Other theft30.90200.00%
Public order20.90100.00%
Shoplifting20.60-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.9533.33%
Violence and sexual offences93.62-30.77%
Burglary32.71200.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-33.33%
Robbery10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.55-7.14%
Shoplifting93.9280.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9050.00%
Other theft30.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.90-50.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.257.69%
Anti-social behaviour64.22-25.00%
Shoplifting51.8166.67%
Vehicle crime41.510.00%
Public order31.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-33.33%

In December 2023, 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 offences139.34-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.9214.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.410.00%
Shoplifting30.90-66.67%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.7587.50%
Shoplifting94.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.7116.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.11-25.00%
Public order20.90-60.00%
Other theft10.60-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1813.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.42-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour62.4120.00%
Public order51.81-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.51300.00%
Other theft31.2150.00%
Vehicle crime10.90-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.380.00%
Shoplifting186.630.00%
Public order65.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.810.00%
Vehicle crime31.510.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 202410
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 202412
February 20249
January 20245
December 20233
November 20239
October 202318
September 202318

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
July 202422
June 20249
May 202414
April 202415
March 20249
February 202413
January 202414
December 202313
November 202315
October 20238
September 202322

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Francis Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Hewell Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Grafton Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Edwin Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. B4091
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gilbert Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 8. Maund Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Flavel Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lyttleton Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tibberton Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Austin Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Humphrey Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lyttleton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Charford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mercia Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Housman Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1