WATT CLOSE, B61 7AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B61 7AN

WATT CLOSE, B61 7AN, Bromsgrove has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.87 per 1,000 population. This B61 7AN 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 7AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B61 7AN, encompassing approximately 2229 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B61 7AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Place with total crimes: 8
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

WATT CLOSE, B61 7AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.87-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.93-53.33%
Burglary13.140.00%
Public order10.45-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1514.80150.00%
Violence and sexual offences126.7333.33%
Public order45.38100.00%
Burglary11.790.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.87-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.04-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.69-50.00%
Public order20.90-33.33%
Drugs20.900.00%
Other theft10.900.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.01-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour84.4933.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.59100.00%
Public order31.790.00%
Burglary21.35100.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.21266.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.9350.00%
Other theft32.6950.00%
Vehicle crime21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-33.33%
Burglary10.900.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.52100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.79-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.35200.00%
Drugs21.350.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Public order20.90100.00%
Shoplifting10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.38-33.33%
Burglary10.900.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

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 offences65.83-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.69-25.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Public order10.90-66.67%
Shoplifting10.45-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.07-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour43.59-20.00%
Public order31.7950.00%
Shoplifting21.35100.00%
Other crime10.90-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.930.00%
Public order22.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Shoplifting10.900.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.42-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.93-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.240.00%
Shoplifting11.350.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.380.00%
Other theft22.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202412
June 20249
May 202410
April 202411
March 20243
February 202412
January 20246
December 20238
November 202311
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202415
June 20246
May 20248
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B61 7AN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Market Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tintern Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Waltham Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Dovecote Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Conway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Guild Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hanover Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Perry Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1