B79 7XJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B79 7XJ

B79 7XJ, Tamworth has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 173.94 per 1,000 population. This B79 7XJ 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 7XJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B79 7XJ, encompassing approximately 132 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B79 7XJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Kettlebrook Road with total crimes: 3
  • Argyle Avenue with total crimes: 2

B79 7XJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order4173.9433.33%
Violence and sexual offences430.25-55.56%
Drugs330.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson322.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime215.13100.00%
Other theft215.130.00%
Robbery115.130.00%
Other crime17.560.00%
Shoplifting17.560.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9166.38-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour368.06-25.00%
Public order322.69-25.00%
Other theft222.690.00%
Burglary215.130.00%
Bicycle theft115.130.00%
Vehicle crime17.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.56-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12204.19200.00%
Anti-social behaviour490.75-20.00%
Public order430.25300.00%
Vehicle crime230.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson215.13100.00%
Drugs115.130.00%
Robbery17.560.00%
Shoplifting17.560.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5113.44150.00%
Violence and sexual offences437.81-33.33%
Other theft130.25-50.00%
Drugs17.560.00%
Public order17.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.560.00%
Vehicle crime17.56-50.00%
Burglary17.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6121.000.00%
Other theft245.380.00%
Public order215.13-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.13100.00%
Vehicle crime215.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.13-75.00%
Shoplifting17.560.00%

In April 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 offences6166.38-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson445.38300.00%
Public order430.250.00%
Other theft230.25-50.00%
Robbery215.130.00%
Burglary115.130.00%
Other crime17.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.56-75.00%
Vehicle crime17.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9143.69-10.00%
Other theft468.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour430.25100.00%
Burglary130.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.56-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10166.3842.86%
Criminal damage and arson375.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.690.00%
Public order215.13100.00%
Drugs215.130.00%
Burglary215.130.00%
Shoplifting115.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7143.6975.00%
Vehicle crime352.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson222.69-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour215.13100.00%
Possession of weapons115.130.00%
Public order17.56-50.00%
Other theft17.560.00%
Robbery17.560.00%
Shoplifting17.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4128.56-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson330.250.00%
Burglary322.6950.00%
Public order222.69-60.00%
Vehicle crime215.13100.00%
Other crime115.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.56-50.00%
Other theft17.56-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11173.94-21.43%
Public order583.190.00%
Other theft237.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.130.00%
Burglary215.130.00%
Vehicle crime115.13-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14211.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson4105.880.00%
Possession of weapons230.250.00%
Vehicle crime215.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.130.00%
Shoplifting215.130.00%
Robbery115.130.00%
Other theft17.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 202412
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20249
February 202410
January 20247
December 20234
November 202311
October 202314

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
December 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Kettlebrook Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Argyle Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Blythe Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 5. Manor Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Southwick Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Canterbury Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Barlow Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Union Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Tame Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Woburn
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Rosewood Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1