B79 7AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B79 7AH

B79 7AH, Tamworth has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.93 per 1,000 population. This B79 7AH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B79 postcode area, which has experienced 230 crimes and a crime rate of 9.25 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B79 7AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B79 7AH, encompassing approximately 2819 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B79 7AH area, explore the B79 7AH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B79 7AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wordsworth Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Lawrence Court with total crimes: 3
  • Chesterton Way with total crimes: 2

B79 7AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.9370.00%
Shoplifting36.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.45-16.67%
Possession of weapons33.550.00%
Burglary21.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.71-60.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.51140.00%
Vehicle crime54.26400.00%
Burglary31.770.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.55-44.44%
Vehicle crime11.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.61125.00%
Public order23.190.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.32100.00%
Public order21.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Burglary10.35-66.67%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary33.900.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.06-81.82%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.32-26.67%
Other theft33.90200.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.74400.00%
Burglary15.320.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.48-62.50%
Public order11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.97100.00%
Vehicle crime22.84100.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.19-42.86%
Other theft11.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.320.00%
Vehicle crime22.480.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
July 202412
June 20245
May 20249
April 20244
March 20242
February 202411
January 202415
December 20233
November 20238
October 20234
September 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B79 7AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wordsworth Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. Lawrence Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Chesterton Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Anders
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Nevill Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Prospect Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Moor Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Stevenson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dryden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Masefield Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Elizabeth Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chaucer Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Tennyson Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Austell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tempest Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Edward Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Armstrong
    Total1
    Shoplifting1