KENSINGTON DRIVE, B79 8RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B79 8RE

KENSINGTON DRIVE, B79 8RE, Tamworth has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.61 per 1,000 population. This B79 8RE 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 8RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B79 8RE, encompassing approximately 3550 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

B79 8RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • B5493 with total crimes: 6
  • Milton Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Laburnum Avenue with total crimes: 2

KENSINGTON DRIVE, B79 8RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.6111.11%
Public order25.63-50.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.17100.00%
Public order45.0733.33%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

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 offences94.79-18.18%
Public order32.54200.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.7957.14%
Anti-social behaviour33.100.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.94-30.00%
Vehicle crime21.970.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.5125.00%
Public order22.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.9414.29%
Burglary22.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.940.00%
Other theft21.97100.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.38-12.50%
Burglary21.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.23-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour22.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.3585.71%
Vehicle crime33.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-33.33%
Other theft10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.66-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour31.9750.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences94.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.540.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202418
July 20249
June 202411
May 20247
April 202410
March 20248
February 20247
January 20247
December 20238
November 202313
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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
September 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. B5493
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Milton Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Laburnum Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Wigginton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Borough Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1