THACKERAY DRIVE, B79 8HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B79 8HY

THACKERAY DRIVE, B79 8HY, Tamworth has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.81 per 1,000 population. This B79 8HY 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 8HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B79 8HY, encompassing approximately 3968 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

B79 8HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • B5493 with total crimes: 6
  • Milton Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Lawrence Court with total crimes: 3

THACKERAY DRIVE, B79 8HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.810.00%
Drugs25.54100.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Public order10.25-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.8283.33%
Public order55.540.00%
Other theft21.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.80-33.33%
Public order53.02400.00%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-33.33%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.3080.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.54200.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Burglary10.25-75.00%

In May 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 offences105.04-9.09%
Burglary42.520.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.0422.22%
Criminal damage and arson32.770.00%
Other theft30.76200.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.54-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour42.27300.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.29-15.38%
Other theft22.77100.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.0530.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.28-33.33%
Drugs20.500.00%
Public order20.50100.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.54-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.760.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-33.33%
Public order10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.5450.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.78-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.76200.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 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 20233
October 20234

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202422
July 202412
June 202418
May 202410
April 202411
March 20249
February 202411
January 202413
December 202310
November 202315
October 202310

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20241
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
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 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
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. B5493
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 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. 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. Wigginton Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Balmoral Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Wigginton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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