B79 7BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B79 7BU

B79 7BU, Tamworth has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.34 per 1,000 population. This B79 7BU 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 7BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B79 7BU, encompassing approximately 2965 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (23.81% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (84.62% increase)
  • Burglary: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)

B79 7BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Colehill with total crimes: 6

B79 7BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2629.3423.81%
Violence and sexual offences248.7784.62%
Burglary108.09100.00%
Public order63.37-40.00%
Other theft52.0266.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.6925.00%
Vehicle crime41.69-42.86%
Other crime31.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01200.00%
Drugs11.01-75.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2125.6361.54%
Violence and sexual offences137.08-65.79%
Public order104.38-28.57%
Vehicle crime73.37-50.00%
Burglary52.3666.67%
Drugs41.6933.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.35-69.23%
Other theft31.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons31.0150.00%
Bicycle theft21.01100.00%
Robbery20.67-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-80.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3839.4646.15%
Vehicle crime1412.81133.33%
Public order144.7216.67%
Anti-social behaviour134.721200.00%
Shoplifting134.380.00%
Other theft64.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.02-16.67%
Burglary31.6950.00%
Drugs31.01200.00%
Robbery31.010.00%
Other crime21.01100.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2625.298.33%
Shoplifting138.7762.50%
Public order124.3833.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.05200.00%
Vehicle crime62.0220.00%
Other theft42.02-60.00%
Possession of weapons21.350.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-83.33%
Other crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2423.61-41.46%
Other theft108.09150.00%
Public order93.37-18.18%
Shoplifting83.04-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour62.7020.00%
Vehicle crime52.020.00%
Bicycle theft31.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-71.43%
Burglary20.67-60.00%
Theft from the person10.67-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4133.7278.26%
Public order1113.83120.00%
Shoplifting113.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.7175.00%
Vehicle crime52.36-28.57%
Burglary51.6925.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.69-16.67%
Robbery41.690.00%
Other theft41.3533.33%
Possession of weapons31.350.00%
Theft from the person31.0150.00%
Drugs11.010.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.93-20.69%
Shoplifting117.76120.00%
Vehicle crime73.71600.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.36100.00%
Public order52.02-16.67%
Burglary41.6933.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.3533.33%
Other theft31.3550.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Theft from the person20.67100.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.2116.00%
Public order69.78-25.00%
Shoplifting52.02-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.69-57.14%
Burglary31.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-57.14%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.92-34.21%
Public order88.4360.00%
Shoplifting82.7033.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.7040.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.3616.67%
Burglary32.36-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.34-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3825.9715.15%
Criminal damage and arson612.8150.00%
Shoplifting62.02-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour52.02-44.44%
Public order51.690.00%
Other theft51.69150.00%
Burglary41.69100.00%
Bicycle theft21.35100.00%
Theft from the person20.67100.00%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3323.2717.86%
Shoplifting1111.1383.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.7150.00%
Public order53.0466.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.69-42.86%
Burglary21.35100.00%
Other theft20.67-50.00%
Theft from the person10.67-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2822.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.360.00%
Shoplifting62.020.00%
Vehicle crime42.020.00%
Other theft41.350.00%
Public order31.350.00%
Theft from the person21.010.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 342 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202413
July 202438
June 202426
May 202424
April 202441
March 202423
February 202429
January 202425
December 202338
November 202333
October 202328

A total of 139 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202421
July 202413
June 202413
May 20248
April 202411
March 202411
February 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 202414
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20247
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 202410
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202414
June 202412
May 20249
April 202411
March 20245
February 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
October 20232

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 202413
June 20241
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total16
    Burglary9
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
    Other crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting13
  • 3. Colehill
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. George Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 5. King Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 6. Church Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Silver Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Market Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Balfour
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lower Gungate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Nightclub
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mill Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Nevill Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Prospect Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Moor Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 16. Tennyson Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Tempest Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Edward Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Sunset Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1