HIGHGROVE CLOSE, B79 8RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B79 8RQ

HIGHGROVE CLOSE, B79 8RQ, Tamworth has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.19 per 1,000 population. This B79 8RQ 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 8RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B79 8RQ, encompassing approximately 3231 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

B79 8RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • B5493 with total crimes: 6
  • Laburnum Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Thackeray Drive with total crimes: 2

HIGHGROVE CLOSE, B79 8RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.1916.67%
Public order14.33-66.67%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.5071.43%
Public order33.71200.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-66.67%
Burglary10.310.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences74.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences74.33250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.17200.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-33.33%
Public order10.620.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.09200.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.62-71.43%
Other theft20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.0940.00%
Burglary12.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.40-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.40-33.33%
Burglary21.86100.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.7180.00%
Other theft12.790.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.79-44.44%
Other theft11.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%

In November 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 offences94.3328.57%
Vehicle crime32.790.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%

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 offences73.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Public order10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 20247
June 20247
May 20242
April 20247
March 20245
February 20246
January 20249
December 20235
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20233

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 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 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. B5493
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Laburnum Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Thackeray Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Perrycrofts Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Steere Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wigginton Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Balmoral Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Wigginton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Borough Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Holly Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chestnut Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dryden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1