B79 8BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B79 8BF

B79 8BF, Tamworth has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.58 per 1,000 population. This B79 8BF 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 8BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B79 8BF, encompassing approximately 3765 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

B79 8BF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Milton Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Laburnum Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Thackeray Drive with total crimes: 2

B79 8BF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.58-31.25%
Other theft22.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-33.33%
Other crime20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.4477.78%
Public order44.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.80-33.33%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.44-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.3975.00%
Public order41.86300.00%
Vehicle crime31.0650.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.980.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.7811.11%
Burglary42.660.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.2580.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3950.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.25-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.33200.00%
Other theft30.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.45-20.00%
Other theft22.12100.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.3111.11%
Criminal damage and arson22.660.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.05-40.00%
Other theft32.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.80-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.377.14%
Anti-social behaviour43.980.00%
Vehicle crime31.06200.00%
Burglary10.80-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.8427.27%
Anti-social behaviour43.72100.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.920.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 20249
June 202415
May 202410
April 20249
March 20245
February 20248
January 202410
December 20239
November 202315
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
September 20231

A total of 6 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
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B79 8BF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Milton Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Laburnum Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Thackeray Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Chesterton Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Steere Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wigginton Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Balmoral Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Wigginton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Borough Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Hill Top Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Beech Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Beech Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Byron Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Holly Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Chestnut Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1