WIGGINTON GARDENS, B79 8BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B79 8BG

WIGGINTON GARDENS, B79 8BG, Tamworth has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.68 per 1,000 population. This B79 8BG 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 8BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B79 8BG, encompassing approximately 3387 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B79 8BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • B5493 with total crimes: 6
  • Milton Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Laburnum Avenue with total crimes: 2

WIGGINTON GARDENS, B79 8BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.6838.46%
Public order25.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.3844.44%
Public order43.840.00%
Vehicle crime21.18-33.33%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.49-18.18%
Public order42.66300.00%
Vehicle crime31.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.890.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.3157.14%
Anti-social behaviour33.25200.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-33.33%
Public order10.590.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In May 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 offences74.13-22.22%
Vehicle crime32.07200.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.4328.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.660.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.0216.67%
Vehicle crime22.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In February 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 offences63.54-33.33%
Other theft21.77100.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.4328.57%
Burglary22.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.13-46.15%
Other theft22.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.9085.71%
Anti-social behaviour33.840.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.54-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0750.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.950.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
July 20249
June 202411
May 20247
April 20249
March 20247
February 20246
January 20249
December 20237
November 202313
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 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 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. B5493
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Milton Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Laburnum Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Thackeray Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Chesterton Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Perrycrofts Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Steere Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wigginton Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Balmoral Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Wigginton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Borough Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Hill Top Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Holly Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Chestnut Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dryden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1