FORGE CLOSE, B61 0PZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B61 0PZ

FORGE CLOSE, B61 0PZ, Bromsgrove has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.48 per 1,000 population. This B61 0PZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B61 postcode area, which has experienced 192 crimes and a crime rate of 7.27 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B61 0PZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B61 0PZ, encompassing approximately 2425 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B61 0PZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newbury Close with total crimes: 7
  • Kempton Court with total crimes: 3
  • Beehive Close with total crimes: 2

FORGE CLOSE, B61 0PZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.48140.00%
Other crime24.950.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Robbery20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-66.67%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.7766.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.060.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.95-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.24-40.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences78.24-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.890.00%
Public order22.060.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.530.00%
Shoplifting13.300.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.300.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.9533.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.300.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.36-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.470.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences108.66233.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24100.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.300.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.95-80.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.180.00%
Shoplifting11.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
March 20243
January 20243
December 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20248
March 20248
February 20248
January 20246
December 202310
November 20233
October 20233
September 202315

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B61 0PZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Newbury Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Kempton Court
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Beehive Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chepstow Drive
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 5. Cobnall Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Epsom Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Aintree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Thirsk Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Redcar Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Woodrow Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Bourne Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Bracken Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1