MASEFIELD DRIVE, B79 8DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B79 8DG

MASEFIELD DRIVE, B79 8DG, Tamworth has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.24 per 1,000 population. This B79 8DG 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 8DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B79 8DG, encompassing approximately 3140 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B79 8DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wordsworth Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Milton Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Lawrence Court with total crimes: 3

MASEFIELD DRIVE, B79 8DG 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.2420.00%
Public order35.73-25.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.9625.00%
Public order44.7833.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.270.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.01-7.69%
Public order33.8250.00%
Shoplifting20.960.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences137.018.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.14200.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.4171.43%
Public order23.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.78-30.00%
Public order22.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In March 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 offences106.05-33.33%
Burglary43.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.270.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

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 offences156.69-6.25%
Other theft34.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

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 offences167.01166.67%
Public order25.10100.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.82-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour21.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.37175.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.5033.33%
Vehicle crime31.27200.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

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 offences43.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.270.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
July 202412
June 202413
May 202412
April 20247
March 202410
February 202415
January 202416
December 20236
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 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
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 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

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 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
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wordsworth Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. Milton Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Lawrence Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Southey Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Thackeray Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Chesterton Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Anders
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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