B79 8DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B79 8DQ

B79 8DQ, Tamworth has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.73 per 1,000 population. This B79 8DQ 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 8DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B79 8DQ, encompassing approximately 3437 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B79 8DQ area, explore the B79 8DQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

B79 8DQ 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

B79 8DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.7333.33%
Drugs25.82-33.33%
Public order20.58-50.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

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 offences158.1536.36%
Public order44.360.00%
Drugs31.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87100.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.69-31.25%
Public order43.20100.00%
Shoplifting21.160.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%
Burglary10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.2745.45%
Anti-social behaviour34.66200.00%
Public order20.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.270.00%
Burglary73.20600.00%
Public order32.0450.00%
Other theft20.87-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.4010.00%
Other theft43.20300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Burglary10.58-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.53-23.08%
Burglary32.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Other theft10.58-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.69-35.00%
Other theft43.780.00%
Drugs11.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.44122.22%
Anti-social behaviour25.82-33.33%
Drugs20.580.00%
Public order20.58100.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.95-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour32.62-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-66.67%
Public order10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.56142.86%
Anti-social behaviour44.950.00%
Vehicle crime31.1650.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202415
July 202411
June 202416
May 202411
April 202411
March 202410
February 202413
January 202420
December 20239
November 202317
October 20237

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20247
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20242
May 20243
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 3 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
February 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

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. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 8DQ 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. Clifton Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Southey Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Thackeray Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Chesterton Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Anders
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Byron Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Stevenson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dryden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Masefield Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Elizabeth Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Chaucer Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tennyson Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Austell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1