FORGE DRIVE, B61 8DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B61 8DR

FORGE DRIVE, B61 8DR, Bromsgrove has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.01 per 1,000 population. This B61 8DR 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 8DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B61 8DR, encompassing approximately 2735 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (53.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)

B61 8DR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Place with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • High Street with total crimes: 6

FORGE DRIVE, B61 8DR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2319.0153.33%
Violence and sexual offences108.41-41.18%
Shoplifting93.66-18.18%
Public order53.290.00%
Burglary21.83-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-75.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.39-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour156.21-34.78%
Shoplifting115.48-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson84.02100.00%
Public order52.920.00%
Burglary31.830.00%
Bicycle theft21.100.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2327.7864.29%
Violence and sexual offences238.4153.33%
Shoplifting128.41100.00%
Public order54.3925.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.83100.00%
Other theft31.46-40.00%
Burglary31.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.01114.29%
Anti-social behaviour145.48180.00%
Shoplifting65.12-53.85%
Other theft52.1966.67%
Public order41.83-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1314.2530.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.75-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.56-44.44%
Public order51.83-16.67%
Other theft31.83-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-60.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Burglary20.730.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.370.00%
Shoplifting104.3925.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.660.00%
Public order63.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.190.00%
Other theft41.83300.00%
Drugs21.460.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.06-47.83%
Anti-social behaviour94.3950.00%
Shoplifting83.29-20.00%
Other theft12.92-75.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.5476.92%
Shoplifting108.41-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour63.66500.00%
Other theft42.1933.33%
Public order21.46-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.79-18.75%
Shoplifting114.75-45.00%
Other theft34.020.00%
Public order31.100.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-88.89%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2019.7411.11%
Violence and sexual offences167.3114.29%
Anti-social behaviour95.85350.00%
Public order33.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-71.43%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1817.91100.00%
Violence and sexual offences146.58-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.120.00%
Public order32.56-57.14%
Other theft31.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.0166.67%
Shoplifting97.31-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.29-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson72.56133.33%
Public order72.5675.00%
Other theft12.560.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2724.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences129.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.390.00%
Public order44.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.460.00%
Other crime31.100.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202415
May 202423
April 202414
March 20245
February 20249
January 20249
December 20236
November 20231
October 20239
September 20232
August 20237
July 202311

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233
August 20237
July 20234

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202417
May 202423
April 202415
March 20247
February 202412
January 202412
December 202323
November 202313
October 202316
September 202314
August 202320
July 202312

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20237
August 20237
July 20233

A total of 164 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202411
May 202412
April 20246
March 202413
February 202410
January 20248
December 202310
November 202311
October 202320
September 202318
August 20239
July 202327

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
July 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
July 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Market Place
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. High Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Church Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order1
  • 5. Windsor Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Canberra Close
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Crown Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Crabtree Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rowan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Moorfield Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Providence Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Holly Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. The Flats
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Recreation Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1