HILLCREST CLOSE, B79 8PA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B79 8PA

HILLCREST CLOSE, B79 8PA, Tamworth has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.66 per 1,000 population. This B79 8PA 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 8PA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B79 8PA, encompassing approximately 3471 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

B79 8PA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • B5493 with total crimes: 6
  • Lawrence Court with total crimes: 3

HILLCREST CLOSE, B79 8PA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.6613.33%
Shoplifting134.90-7.14%
Public order13.75-75.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.9587.50%
Shoplifting144.32600.00%
Public order44.0333.33%
Burglary21.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.9033.33%
Public order32.3050.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.4620.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.730.00%
Public order20.58100.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-66.67%
Burglary10.290.00%

In May 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 offences53.75-61.54%
Vehicle crime31.4450.00%
Other theft20.86100.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.05116.67%
Public order23.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.17-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.73-66.67%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences105.4742.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.8850.00%
Other theft20.86100.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Public order10.29-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.0540.00%
Public order42.02100.00%
Burglary21.15100.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-33.33%
Other theft10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.61-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.4450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.86200.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.4771.43%
Vehicle crime33.46200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.020.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245
April 202413
March 20246
February 202410
January 20247
December 20235
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 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
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting13
  • 2. B5493
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 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. Perrycrofts Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Steere Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wigginton Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Balmoral Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Holly Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Stevenson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dryden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Masefield Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Tennyson Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Austell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1