B79 8HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B79 8HS

B79 8HS, Tamworth has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.76 per 1,000 population. This B79 8HS 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 8HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B79 8HS, encompassing approximately 3882 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

B79 8HS 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 8HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.7620.00%
Drugs26.18-33.33%
Public order20.52-60.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.0153.85%
Public order55.1525.00%
Drugs31.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.95-35.00%
Public order43.35100.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-33.33%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.7366.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.15200.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.67-7.69%
Burglary53.090.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.670.00%
Other theft33.35200.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.928.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.35300.00%
Burglary31.030.00%
Other theft10.77-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.92-36.84%
Other theft43.09300.00%
Drugs11.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.47111.11%
Anti-social behaviour24.89-33.33%
Drugs20.520.00%
Public order20.52100.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Other theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

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 offences95.15-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.32-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77200.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-50.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.2150.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.640.00%
Vehicle crime41.03100.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202420
July 202413
June 202420
May 202412
April 202413
March 202413
February 202412
January 202419
December 20239
November 202318
October 202312

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 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20245
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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
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
February 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

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 8HS 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. Laburnum Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Clifton Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Southey Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Thackeray Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Chesterton Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Wigginton Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Balmoral Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Byron Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Holly Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Chestnut Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Stevenson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dryden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Masefield Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Elizabeth Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Chaucer Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Tennyson Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. St Austell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1