KING GEORGE CLOSE, B61 8SN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B61 8SN

KING GEORGE CLOSE, B61 8SN, Bromsgrove has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.57 per 1,000 population. This B61 8SN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B61 postcode area, which has experienced 192 crimes and a crime rate of 7.27 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B61 8SN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B61 8SN, encompassing approximately 3196 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B61 8SN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arlingham Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Conifer Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Orchard Road with total crimes: 2

KING GEORGE CLOSE, B61 8SN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.57-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.88-42.86%
Other theft31.250.00%
Shoplifting20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Burglary10.63-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In July 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 offences107.20-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.130.00%
Burglary32.190.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.579.09%
Anti-social behaviour73.75250.00%
Vehicle crime12.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.63175.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.44-33.33%
Other theft10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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 offences43.75-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour31.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.31-75.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.7644.44%
Burglary44.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.25-25.00%
Public order30.94200.00%
Shoplifting20.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63100.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

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 offences95.63125.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.82-33.33%
Shoplifting11.250.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

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 behaviour63.75100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.88-71.43%
Public order11.250.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

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 offences146.8875.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.3214.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.50-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Public order20.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-75.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.2040.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.19-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.56300.00%
Public order31.25-25.00%
Other theft20.94100.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.190.00%
Public order41.560.00%
Shoplifting11.250.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202410
June 202412
May 202411
April 20244
March 202413
February 20249
January 20244
December 202314
November 20238
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20247
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Arlingham Avenue
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Conifer Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Orchard Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Perryfields Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Middleton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. King Edward Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Melbourne Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Perryfields Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Durham Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. York Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Holly Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1