B79 8GA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B79 8GA

B79 8GA, Tamworth has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.14 per 1,000 population. This B79 8GA 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 8GA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B79 8GA, encompassing approximately 3317 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B79 8GA 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 8GA 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.1428.57%
Public order25.43-50.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.5440.00%
Public order44.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In July 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 offences106.33-16.67%
Public order43.01100.00%
Shoplifting21.210.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.3320.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.62200.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.1225.00%
Burglary23.010.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In April 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 offences84.52-20.00%
Public order22.410.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

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 offences105.73-28.57%
Burglary43.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.73-26.32%
Other theft24.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.54171.43%
Public order25.73100.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In December 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 offences73.92-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour22.11-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.60100.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.7357.14%
Anti-social behaviour33.320.00%
Vehicle crime30.9050.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
July 202410
June 202412
May 202410
April 20248
March 202410
February 202414
January 202419
December 20237
November 202311
October 20237

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 20242
August 20244
July 20244
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 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
March 20241

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
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 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 20232

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20233
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 8GA 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. 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