B61 8JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B61 8JX

B61 8JX, Bromsgrove has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.31 per 1,000 population. This B61 8JX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B61 postcode area, which has experienced 174 crimes and a crime rate of 6.59 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B61 8JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B61 8JX, encompassing approximately 3947 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

B61 8JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Red Pear Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Orchard Road with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

B61 8JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.3112.50%
Vehicle crime32.2850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.76200.00%
Shoplifting20.76-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.070.00%
Shoplifting32.030.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51100.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-87.50%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.03-33.33%
Shoplifting32.0350.00%
Public order20.76100.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.11-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour83.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.03100.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Shoplifting20.51100.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.33250.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.55-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.31133.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.77-55.56%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Shoplifting10.25-75.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.090.00%
Public order42.28100.00%
Shoplifting41.01300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.01-25.00%
Burglary30.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.76200.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.0712.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.28-33.33%
Public order21.01100.00%
Shoplifting10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In January 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 offences84.81-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.0350.00%
Shoplifting21.520.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.8566.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.0733.33%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51100.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.04-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.0375.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.7750.00%
Public order21.52-50.00%
Shoplifting20.51100.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.330.00%
Public order42.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.010.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20248
June 202412
May 202414
April 20244
March 20249
February 20249
January 20248
December 202320
November 202312
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20248
June 20248
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Red Pear Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Orchard Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. King Edward Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Santridge Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. King Edward Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Durham Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Jasmine Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Canberra Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Moorfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Conifer Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Providence Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Belvedere Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1