WILLOW CLOSE, B61 8RD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B61 8RD

WILLOW CLOSE, B61 8RD, Bromsgrove has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.91 per 1,000 population. This B61 8RD 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 8RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B61 8RD, encompassing approximately 2326 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

B61 8RD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Church Street with total crimes: 6
  • Market Place with total crimes: 4

WILLOW CLOSE, B61 8RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2418.91-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences910.31-40.00%
Shoplifting63.87-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.580.00%
Public order20.86-33.33%
Other theft10.860.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2623.6418.18%
Violence and sexual offences1511.17114.29%
Shoplifting76.4516.67%
Public order33.01-25.00%
Robbery21.29100.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2217.19214.29%
Violence and sexual offences79.45-30.00%
Shoplifting63.01-14.29%
Public order42.5833.33%
Robbery11.720.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.90-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour74.30-61.11%
Shoplifting73.01-30.00%
Other crime33.01200.00%
Public order31.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29100.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1821.49125.00%
Violence and sexual offences147.747.69%
Shoplifting106.02100.00%
Vehicle crime34.3050.00%
Public order31.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.29-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.1862.50%
Anti-social behaviour85.59100.00%
Shoplifting53.4425.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.15-50.00%
Other theft20.86100.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences811.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.44-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.72300.00%
Shoplifting41.72-55.56%
Public order21.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting912.0350.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.4425.00%
Other theft22.150.00%
Public order20.86100.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.31-50.00%
Shoplifting63.4420.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.580.00%
Other theft21.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.6077.78%
Shoplifting56.88-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.15-20.00%
Public order21.72-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.0380.00%
Shoplifting63.87-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour52.58-28.57%
Public order32.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1412.4655.56%
Anti-social behaviour76.0275.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.01-50.00%
Public order12.15-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.030.00%
Shoplifting94.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.870.00%
Other theft21.720.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202426
July 202422
June 20247
May 202418
April 20248
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 20247
May 202410
April 20245
March 20244
February 20249
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 202314
September 20239

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
July 20247
June 202410
May 202414
April 202413
March 20248
February 20248
January 20248
December 202316
November 20239
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231

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
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 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
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total19
    Anti-social behaviour15
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Church Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Market Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Crown Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Hanover Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Church Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Perry Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Grayshott Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Button Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Rowan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Moorfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1