DRYDEN ROAD, B79 8HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B79 8HW

DRYDEN ROAD, B79 8HW, Tamworth has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.21 per 1,000 population. This B79 8HW 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 8HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B79 8HW, encompassing approximately 3533 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B79 8HW area, explore the B79 8HW 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B79 8HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • B5493 with total crimes: 6
  • Wordsworth Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Lawrence Court with total crimes: 3

DRYDEN ROAD, B79 8HW 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.2140.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.5166.67%
Public order24.24-33.33%
Other theft20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.380.00%
Public order32.5550.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.0928.57%
Anti-social behaviour22.550.00%
Public order20.57-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.24-12.50%
Public order31.9850.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

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 offences85.090.00%
Public order22.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.09-52.94%
Burglary32.2650.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.510.00%
Other theft24.810.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.36240.00%
Public order34.81200.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.68-70.59%
Anti-social behaviour21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.07240.00%
Vehicle crime44.81300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 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 20249
June 20249
May 20247
April 20248
March 20248
February 202417
January 202417
December 20235
November 202317
October 20235

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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. B5493
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Wordsworth Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 3. Lawrence Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Thackeray Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Chesterton Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Anders
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Balmoral Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1