RIVERDRIVE, B79 7ND Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B79 7ND

RIVERDRIVE, B79 7ND, Tamworth has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 152.93 per 1,000 population. This B79 7ND 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 7ND crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B79 7ND, encompassing approximately 379 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B79 7ND area, explore the B79 7ND 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 (-22.73% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)

B79 7ND Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • George Street with total crimes: 6

RIVERDRIVE, B79 7ND 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 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17152.93-22.73%
Shoplifting1544.8250.00%
Public order939.5512.50%
Anti-social behaviour723.73-12.50%
Other crime218.460.00%
Vehicle crime25.270.00%
Drugs25.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.27-60.00%
Other theft15.27-50.00%
Robbery12.640.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22171.3937.50%
Shoplifting1058.01-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour826.37-11.11%
Public order821.0933.33%
Criminal damage and arson521.0925.00%
Drugs413.18100.00%
Other theft210.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime25.27-75.00%
Bicycle theft25.270.00%
Theft from the person15.270.00%
Burglary12.640.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting16192.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences1642.1923.08%
Anti-social behaviour942.19350.00%
Vehicle crime823.730.00%
Public order621.0950.00%
Criminal damage and arson415.820.00%
Other theft310.55-25.00%
Robbery37.910.00%
Bicycle theft27.910.00%
Drugs25.270.00%
Possession of weapons25.270.00%
Other crime15.270.00%
Burglary12.640.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting16139.75100.00%
Violence and sexual offences1342.198.33%
Vehicle crime834.28100.00%
Public order421.090.00%
Other theft410.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson410.55300.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.55-66.67%
Theft from the person15.270.00%
Other crime12.640.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12121.290.00%
Shoplifting831.64-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour621.09100.00%
Other theft615.82200.00%
Public order415.82-55.56%
Vehicle crime410.55-20.00%
Burglary310.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.91-85.71%
Theft from the person12.640.00%
Bicycle theft12.640.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting13155.5762.50%
Violence and sexual offences1234.280.00%
Public order931.64125.00%
Criminal damage and arson723.7340.00%
Vehicle crime518.4625.00%
Robbery313.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.91-25.00%
Drugs37.91200.00%
Other theft27.91-60.00%
Other crime15.270.00%
Theft from the person12.64-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12126.5620.00%
Shoplifting831.6460.00%
Other theft521.0966.67%
Criminal damage and arson513.18150.00%
Anti-social behaviour413.180.00%
Public order410.55-20.00%
Vehicle crime410.55-33.33%
Theft from the person310.55200.00%
Drugs17.91-50.00%
Bicycle theft12.640.00%
Burglary12.640.00%

In February 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 offences10108.11-23.08%
Vehicle crime626.370.00%
Public order515.8225.00%
Shoplifting513.18-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour413.18-20.00%
Other theft310.5550.00%
Drugs27.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.27-81.82%
Bicycle theft15.27-66.67%
Robbery12.64-50.00%
Theft from the person12.640.00%
Burglary12.64-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15171.3936.36%
Violence and sexual offences1339.55-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson1134.28450.00%
Vehicle crime629.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour515.82-16.67%
Public order413.18100.00%
Burglary310.55200.00%
Bicycle theft37.910.00%
Robbery27.910.00%
Other theft25.27-50.00%
Theft from the person15.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18142.3838.46%
Shoplifting1147.46-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour629.000.00%
Other theft415.820.00%
Vehicle crime410.550.00%
Bicycle theft310.55200.00%
Public order27.91-66.67%
Theft from the person25.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.27-33.33%
Drugs15.270.00%
Burglary12.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13134.470.00%
Shoplifting1334.28-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour634.2850.00%
Public order615.82100.00%
Vehicle crime415.82300.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.55-40.00%
Possession of weapons27.91-33.33%
Bicycle theft15.270.00%
Burglary12.640.00%
Robbery12.640.00%
Other crime12.640.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting17139.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences1344.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson534.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour413.180.00%
Public order310.550.00%
Possession of weapons37.910.00%
Other theft37.910.00%
Drugs27.910.00%
Theft from the person15.270.00%
Vehicle crime12.640.00%
Other crime12.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20249
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 147 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 202416
June 202416
May 20248
April 202413
March 20248
February 20245
January 202415
December 202311
November 202313
October 202317

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20248
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202422
July 202416
June 202413
May 202412
April 202412
March 202412
February 202410
January 202413
December 202318
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20249
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 202411
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. George Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 4. King Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 5. Church Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Silver Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Ankerdrive
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. High Broom Court
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. A453
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Fazeley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. A4091
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1