B61 8AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B61 8AU

B61 8AU, Bromsgrove has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.50 per 1,000 population. This B61 8AU 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 8AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B61 8AU, encompassing approximately 2365 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B61 8AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arlingham Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • King Edward Avenue with total crimes: 1

B61 8AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.50-33.33%
Other theft21.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.85-71.43%
Burglary10.85-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.03-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.960.00%
Public order22.540.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.23200.00%
Vehicle crime12.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.80150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.38-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.1933.33%
Burglary23.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In February 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 offences64.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.54-40.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.2366.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.11-63.64%
Public order11.690.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.0337.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27100.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.7633.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.38-40.00%
Robbery21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.3420.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.54-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.110.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.540.00%
Public order32.110.00%
Burglary11.270.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

Crime by Type

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
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 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
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245
April 20242
March 20248
February 20246
January 20244
December 202311
November 20238
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B61 8AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Arlingham Avenue
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. King Edward Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Melbourne Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Perryfields Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Durham Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. York Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1