DAMSON DRIVE, B61 8BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B61 8BQ

DAMSON DRIVE, B61 8BQ, Bromsgrove has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.48 per 1,000 population. This B61 8BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B61 postcode area, which has experienced 177 crimes and a crime rate of 6.70 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B61 8BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B61 8BQ, encompassing approximately 1718 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B61 8BQ area, explore the B61 8BQ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the B61 8BQ area, visit the B61 8BQ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B61 8BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Melbourne Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

DAMSON DRIVE, B61 8BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences710.48-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.07-16.67%
Public order22.910.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.73166.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.750.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.58-83.33%
Burglary10.58-50.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.5750.00%
Burglary23.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-33.33%
Public order11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.33-40.00%
Other crime11.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.07150.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.91-60.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences55.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.910.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences55.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.91-60.00%
Robbery21.160.00%
Burglary11.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.1525.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.910.00%
Other theft21.16100.00%

In September 2023, 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 behaviour58.73-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.91-66.67%
Public order32.33200.00%
Burglary11.750.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In August 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 offences1215.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.49100.00%
Other crime22.330.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.490.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234
August 202312
July 20236

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
August 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
July 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Melbourne Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Arlingham Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. York Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Blakeney Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Red Pear Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Oldfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Orchard
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Lincoln Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. York Road
    Total1
    Burglary1