WORDSWORTH AVENUE, B79 8BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B79 8BY

WORDSWORTH AVENUE, B79 8BY, Tamworth has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.20 per 1,000 population. This B79 8BY 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 8BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B79 8BY, encompassing approximately 2934 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

B79 8BY 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
  • Southey Drive with total crimes: 2

WORDSWORTH AVENUE, B79 8BY 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 Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.2021.43%
Other theft25.79100.00%
Public order20.68-33.33%
Burglary10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.5040.00%
Public order34.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.1325.00%
Shoplifting23.410.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.73200.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.4333.33%
Public order22.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.040.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.77-60.00%
Burglary32.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.16-6.25%
Other theft35.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.16220.00%
Public order25.45100.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.41-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour21.70-33.33%
Public order10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.13125.00%
Vehicle crime43.07300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.360.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.75-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.36200.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.820.00%
Vehicle crime23.410.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
July 202410
June 20248
May 20248
April 20246
March 20246
February 202415
January 202416
December 20235
November 20239
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 5 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
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 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
March 20241
February 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B79 8BY 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. Southey Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Thackeray Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Chesterton Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Anders
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Nevill Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Prospect Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Stevenson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dryden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Masefield Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Elizabeth Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Chaucer Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Tennyson Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Austell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1