B97 4BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B97 4BB

B97 4BB, Redditch has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.00 per 1,000 population. This B97 4BB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B97 postcode area, which has experienced 295 crimes and a crime rate of 8.57 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B97 4BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B97 4BB, encompassing approximately 2181 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-7.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)

B97 4BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edward Street with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Market Place with total crimes: 6

B97 4BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2533.00-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour2311.469.52%
Shoplifting810.54-11.11%
Public order63.67-45.45%
Other theft62.75-14.29%
Drugs22.750.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2738.5012.50%
Anti-social behaviour2112.3850.00%
Public order119.63-8.33%
Shoplifting95.04-18.18%
Other theft74.13600.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.210.00%
Drugs21.380.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2432.54-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour1411.0027.27%
Public order126.4271.43%
Shoplifting115.50-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson35.04-50.00%
Drugs21.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.92-66.67%
Other theft10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2533.460.00%
Shoplifting1311.46-43.48%
Anti-social behaviour115.96-8.33%
Public order75.04-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.21100.00%
Drugs42.7533.33%
Vehicle crime31.8350.00%
Other theft11.38-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2539.88-19.35%
Shoplifting2311.4635.29%
Anti-social behaviour1210.54-7.69%
Public order105.50-23.08%
Other theft44.58-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8350.00%
Drugs31.38200.00%
Vehicle crime21.380.00%
Robbery20.920.00%
Burglary10.92-75.00%
Other crime10.46-66.67%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3141.25-8.82%
Shoplifting1714.2130.77%
Public order137.7985.71%
Anti-social behaviour135.96-7.14%
Other theft55.96400.00%
Burglary42.29100.00%
Other crime31.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.38-50.00%
Drugs10.92-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3438.50-12.82%
Anti-social behaviour1415.587.69%
Shoplifting136.42225.00%
Public order75.96-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.21100.00%
Drugs41.83100.00%
Other crime21.830.00%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Possession of weapons20.92100.00%
Other theft10.92-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3935.7530.00%
Anti-social behaviour1317.88116.67%
Public order105.9625.00%
Other theft44.5833.33%
Shoplifting41.83-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.830.00%
Theft from the person20.92100.00%
Drugs20.92100.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3028.423.45%
Public order813.75-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour63.67-33.33%
Shoplifting62.75-14.29%
Other theft32.7550.00%
Other crime21.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-60.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%
Drugs10.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.46-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2932.097.41%
Public order913.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.130.00%
Shoplifting74.1316.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.2166.67%
Possession of weapons32.290.00%
Drugs21.38-50.00%
Other theft20.92-33.33%
Other crime10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.46-87.50%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2734.38-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour912.3880.00%
Public order94.130.00%
Burglary84.13166.67%
Shoplifting63.67-14.29%
Drugs42.75-42.86%
Possession of weapons31.83200.00%
Other theft31.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.38-25.00%
Robbery11.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2933.0093.33%
Public order913.29350.00%
Drugs74.1375.00%
Shoplifting73.21-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour53.21-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.290.00%
Burglary31.830.00%
Other theft31.38200.00%
Theft from the person11.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%
Other crime10.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.46-50.00%
Robbery10.46-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1527.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.880.00%
Shoplifting95.500.00%
Drugs44.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.830.00%
Burglary31.830.00%
Vehicle crime31.380.00%
Robbery21.380.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Theft from the person20.920.00%
Other theft10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 360 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.69 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202427
July 202424
June 202425
May 202425
April 202431
March 202434
February 202439
January 202430
December 202329
November 202327
October 202329
September 202315

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202421
July 202414
June 202411
May 202412
April 202413
March 202414
February 202413
January 20246
December 20239
November 20239
October 20235
September 202312

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 202412
June 20247
May 202410
April 202413
March 20247
February 202410
January 20248
December 20239
November 20239
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 133 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202411
June 202413
May 202423
April 202417
March 202413
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20238
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B97 4BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Edward Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Market Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Unicorn Hill
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Wellesbourne Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. Izod Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cedar View
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bates Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 10. Windsor Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hewell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Cedar Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Bowood Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Hospital
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Church Green East
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Gloucester Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Britten Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Mill Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Prospect Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Dixon Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Herbert Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. William Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Vine Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1