BARN CLOSE, B60 3QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B60 3QJ

BARN CLOSE, B60 3QJ, Bromsgrove has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.05 per 1,000 population. This B60 3QJ 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 3QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B60 3QJ, encompassing approximately 2814 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

B60 3QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Avon Close with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Mill Close with total crimes: 3

BARN CLOSE, B60 3QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2517.05400.00%
Other theft78.8875.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.4920.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.130.00%
Vehicle crime12.130.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%
Public order10.36-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.820.00%
Shoplifting51.7866.67%
Other theft41.78-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.420.00%
Public order31.070.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft77.82250.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.49150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7833.33%
Public order31.420.00%
Shoplifting31.0750.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.780.00%
Burglary21.07-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-50.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.71-66.67%
Shoplifting20.71-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.8250.00%
Vehicle crime42.130.00%
Burglary41.420.00%
Shoplifting41.42-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.42-40.00%
Public order11.070.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1210.3033.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.260.00%
Other theft51.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.78-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.420.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.08100.00%
Shoplifting93.5580.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.2066.67%
Other theft51.7866.67%
Vehicle crime31.780.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.82150.00%
Shoplifting51.7825.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7850.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.07-25.00%
Other theft31.07-25.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46.75300.00%
Shoplifting41.42-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.71-80.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.8825.00%
Shoplifting103.55-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson23.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-33.33%
Other theft10.71-66.67%

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
Shoplifting1814.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.390.00%
Public order52.84400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7850.00%
Other theft31.07-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Burglary10.71-75.00%

In September 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
Shoplifting1813.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.390.00%
Other theft42.840.00%
Burglary41.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
February 20243
September 20231

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 202410
January 20245
December 20232
November 202310
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 202412
February 20249
January 20245
December 20234
November 202310
October 202318
September 202318

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20235
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20244
January 20242
October 20231
September 20234

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Avon Close
    Total22
    Shoplifting19
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order1
  • 3. Mill Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Hastings Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Talbot Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Wheelwright Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Heath Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gilbert Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 10. Stable Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Martingale Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Nailers Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Kerry Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Cobham Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1