MERCIA CLOSE, B79 8LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B79 8LZ

MERCIA CLOSE, B79 8LZ, Tamworth has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.75 per 1,000 population. This B79 8LZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B79 postcode area, which has experienced 236 crimes and a crime rate of 9.50 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B79 8LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B79 8LZ, encompassing approximately 1779 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B79 8LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kipling Rise with total crimes: 3
  • Mercia Close with total crimes: 2
  • Lagrange with total crimes: 1

MERCIA CLOSE, B79 8LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.75400.00%
Vehicle crime32.81200.00%
Burglary21.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12100.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.37-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.250.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.8725.00%
Burglary22.810.00%
Vehicle crime21.12100.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.75-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour22.25100.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.31250.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.93200.00%
Vehicle crime11.69-50.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.37100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary12.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.37200.00%
Vehicle crime21.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.69100.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.18-44.44%
Other theft22.810.00%
Vehicle crime11.12-66.67%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.430.00%
Vehicle crime35.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.690.00%
Public order11.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Kipling Rise
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Mercia Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lagrange
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Athelstan Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Libra Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Falna Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Watchman Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Ragley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1