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

Overview of Crime in B61 8RG

WILLOW CLOSE, B61 8RG, Bromsgrove has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.23 per 1,000 population. This B61 8RG 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 8RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B61 8RG, encompassing approximately 2307 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

B61 8RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Street with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Hanover Street with total crimes: 2

WILLOW CLOSE, B61 8RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 behaviour68.23-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.60-14.29%
Shoplifting52.60-16.67%
Other theft12.170.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.27-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences73.4740.00%
Shoplifting63.030.00%
Public order22.60-33.33%
Robbery10.870.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.40350.00%
Shoplifting63.90-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences52.6066.67%
Public order32.1750.00%
Robbery11.300.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.53-30.00%
Other crime33.03200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.30-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.30-80.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1014.74233.33%
Shoplifting104.33100.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.3380.00%
Public order23.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.80-28.57%
Shoplifting52.1725.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.17200.00%
Vehicle crime21.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.67250.00%
Shoplifting43.03-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson21.73100.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting96.5050.00%
Other theft23.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.6320.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.60-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.730.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.23300.00%
Shoplifting55.20-16.67%
Public order12.17-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.80-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences32.60-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3050.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting149.9775.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.170.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Public order10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20249
June 20242
May 202410
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 20247
May 202410
April 20245
March 20244
February 20249
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 202314
September 20238

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20249
April 20245
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 202312
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 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
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
November 20232

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 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Church Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Hanover Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Church Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Perry Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Grayshott Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Button Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Rowan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Moorfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1