KING GEORGE AVENUE, B61 8SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B61 8SJ

KING GEORGE AVENUE, B61 8SJ, Bromsgrove has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.72 per 1,000 population. This B61 8SJ 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 8SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B61 8SJ, encompassing approximately 3148 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B61 8SJ area, explore the B61 8SJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

B61 8SJ 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

KING GEORGE AVENUE, B61 8SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.7214.29%
Vehicle crime32.5450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95-25.00%
Shoplifting20.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.62-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour42.22-42.86%
Other theft31.270.00%
Shoplifting30.950.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.89-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour73.49-22.22%
Shoplifting32.2250.00%
Public order20.95100.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.21-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour94.13350.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.8650.00%
Shoplifting20.95100.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.31250.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In April 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 offences44.45-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.2750.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%
Other theft10.320.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%
Shoplifting10.32-75.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.8933.33%
Shoplifting43.81300.00%
Public order31.27200.00%
Burglary30.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

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 offences96.03125.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.86-33.33%
Shoplifting11.27-50.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.45100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.91-71.43%
Shoplifting21.270.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.6216.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.450.00%
Shoplifting20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

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 offences127.6233.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.81-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.3128.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.86-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.590.00%
Shoplifting21.27100.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.220.00%
Public order41.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.270.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20241
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 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202411
June 202413
May 202414
April 20244
March 202412
February 20249
January 20244
December 202314
November 202312
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 20249
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20234

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

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 8SJ 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. King Edward Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Blakeney Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Arlingham Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Oldfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Perryfields Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. The Orchard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Durham Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Jasmine Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Canberra Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Conifer Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1