B79 7JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B79 7JT

B79 7JT, Tamworth has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.36 per 1,000 population. This B79 7JT 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 7JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B79 7JT, encompassing approximately 1386 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

B79 7JT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 3

B79 7JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1322.36-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences69.38200.00%
Vehicle crime64.33500.00%
Other theft24.33100.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Public order10.72-75.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1618.75433.33%
Public order411.5433.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.89-80.00%
Bicycle theft21.440.00%
Other theft11.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.75-44.44%
Vehicle crime67.21100.00%
Public order34.33-40.00%
Shoplifting32.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.80125.00%
Public order512.98150.00%
Vehicle crime33.61-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.16100.00%
Possession of weapons21.440.00%
Robbery11.440.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime55.7766.67%
Public order23.610.00%
Bicycle theft11.440.00%
Shoplifting10.72-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1623.08166.67%
Vehicle crime311.54-25.00%
Shoplifting32.16-25.00%
Public order22.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.44100.00%
Robbery11.440.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Other theft10.72-66.67%
Other crime10.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.15-33.33%
Shoplifting44.33-20.00%
Vehicle crime42.890.00%
Other theft32.890.00%
Public order12.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.9850.00%
Shoplifting56.49150.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.610.00%
Possession of weapons11.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.33100.00%
Public order42.89100.00%
Drugs22.890.00%
Shoplifting21.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.44100.00%
Robbery11.440.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary411.54100.00%
Shoplifting32.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.44-33.33%
Public order21.44-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.44-83.33%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.030.00%
Public order38.66-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.16200.00%
Shoplifting32.16200.00%
Theft from the person22.160.00%
Burglary21.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.480.00%
Public order58.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.610.00%
Other theft22.160.00%
Possession of weapons21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 202410
June 202418
May 20248
April 202416
March 20246
February 20249
January 20246
December 20232
November 202312
October 202312

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
October 20232

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting13
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stationfields
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Consort Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Moor Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Dent Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Alexandra Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Heath Street
    Total1
    Burglary1