ST AUSTELL CLOSE, B79 8BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B79 8BU

ST AUSTELL CLOSE, B79 8BU, Tamworth has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.96 per 1,000 population. This B79 8BU 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 8BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B79 8BU, encompassing approximately 3393 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B79 8BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wordsworth Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Lawrence Court with total crimes: 3
  • Chesterton Way with total crimes: 2

ST AUSTELL CLOSE, B79 8BU 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.9613.33%
Criminal damage and arson25.01100.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.190.00%
Burglary24.42-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.59-66.67%
Other theft10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.2587.50%
Vehicle crime64.42500.00%
Burglary31.770.00%
Public order20.88100.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.83-20.00%
Vehicle crime12.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Public order10.29-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.72-16.67%
Public order42.95100.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.6671.43%
Vehicle crime33.540.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.72-50.00%
Burglary42.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.60-6.67%
Other theft34.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.07275.00%
Public order34.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.24-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson21.18100.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.60160.00%
Vehicle crime23.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.950.00%
Bicycle theft11.470.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
July 202415
June 20248
May 202410
April 202412
March 20247
February 202414
January 202415
December 20234
November 202313
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
December 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wordsworth Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. Lawrence Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Chesterton Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Anders
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Nevill Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Prospect Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Moor Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Stevenson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dryden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Masefield Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Elizabeth Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chaucer Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Tennyson Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Austell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tempest Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Edward Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1