B61 8UB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B61 8UB

B61 8UB, Bromsgrove has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.46 per 1,000 population. This B61 8UB 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 8UB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B61 8UB, encompassing approximately 2477 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B61 8UB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conifer Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Harland Close with total crimes: 2
  • Willow Gardens with total crimes: 2

B61 8UB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.46-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.61100.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-80.00%
Shoplifting10.40-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.0266.67%
Shoplifting32.0250.00%
Burglary21.21100.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.02-70.00%
Other crime31.210.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Shoplifting20.81100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.67233.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.04150.00%
Other theft12.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.44-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.23-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.21-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.44100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.42-62.50%
Shoplifting21.210.00%

In December 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 offences85.6560.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.230.00%
Shoplifting21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.02-50.00%
Robbery21.210.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.05100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.02-25.00%
Shoplifting11.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.610.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
November 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 202410
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20238
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Conifer Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Harland Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Willow Gardens
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. Canberra Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Melbourne Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Fallowfields Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Cherry Orchard Drive
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Crabtree Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Junction Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Durham Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. York Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1