B79 8DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B79 8DU

B79 8DU, Tamworth has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.85 per 1,000 population. This B79 8DU 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 8DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B79 8DU, encompassing approximately 3408 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B79 8DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • B5493 with total crimes: 6
  • Wordsworth Avenue with total crimes: 5

B79 8DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.8540.00%
Shoplifting136.16-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.810.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.850.00%
Shoplifting154.40650.00%
Public order24.40-33.33%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.510.00%
Vehicle crime54.40150.00%
Public order31.470.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In June 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 offences158.2166.67%
Public order34.40-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In May 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 offences95.87-18.18%
Public order42.640.00%
Vehicle crime31.17-25.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.29-66.67%

In April 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 offences118.5110.00%
Public order43.230.00%
Vehicle crime41.1733.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.170.00%
Shoplifting30.88-25.00%
Robbery20.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.75-33.33%
Shoplifting42.930.00%
Burglary31.170.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.92-16.67%
Shoplifting44.40300.00%
Burglary31.1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Public order10.29-80.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.39260.00%
Public order55.2866.67%
Burglary21.47100.00%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-33.33%
Shoplifting10.59-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.57-70.59%
Public order31.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

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 offences178.21142.86%
Anti-social behaviour44.99100.00%
Vehicle crime21.17100.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Shoplifting20.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202415
July 202415
June 202415
May 20249
April 202411
March 202410
February 202415
January 202418
December 20235
November 202317
October 20237

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting13
  • 2. B5493
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 3. Wordsworth Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 4. Lawrence Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Chesterton Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Stevenson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dryden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Elizabeth Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chaucer Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tennyson Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Austell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1