MELEN STREET, B97 4BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B97 4BW

MELEN STREET, B97 4BW, Redditch has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.93 per 1,000 population. This B97 4BW 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 4BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B97 4BW, encompassing approximately 2116 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)

B97 4BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Edward Street with total crimes: 10
  • Archer Road with total crimes: 8

MELEN STREET, B97 4BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3243.93-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour2515.1213.64%
Shoplifting1111.8137.50%
Other theft75.20-12.50%
Public order53.31-68.75%
Drugs42.36100.00%
Theft from the person31.8950.00%
Vehicle crime21.42100.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Other crime10.47-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3649.1316.13%
Anti-social behaviour2217.0137.50%
Public order1610.3914.29%
Other theft87.56300.00%
Shoplifting83.78-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson43.78100.00%
Other crime31.890.00%
Drugs21.420.00%
Theft from the person20.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3140.1514.81%
Anti-social behaviour1614.6423.08%
Public order147.5675.00%
Shoplifting136.61-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson26.14-66.67%
Drugs20.94-60.00%
Theft from the person20.94100.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.94-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.47-50.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2741.57-12.90%
Shoplifting1712.75-41.38%
Anti-social behaviour138.03-18.75%
Public order86.14-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson63.78100.00%
Drugs52.830.00%
Vehicle crime42.360.00%
Other theft21.89-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.94-33.33%
Other crime10.94-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3155.74-8.82%
Shoplifting2914.6420.83%
Anti-social behaviour1613.700.00%
Public order117.56-15.38%
Other theft65.200.00%
Drugs52.83400.00%
Vehicle crime42.36300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8950.00%
Possession of weapons31.420.00%
Robbery31.420.00%
Burglary21.42-33.33%
Other crime20.94-50.00%
Theft from the person20.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3450.55-17.07%
Shoplifting2416.0684.62%
Anti-social behaviour1611.340.00%
Public order137.5685.71%
Other theft66.14500.00%
Other crime42.830.00%
Burglary31.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.42-60.00%
Theft from the person20.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Drugs10.47-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4144.88-4.65%
Anti-social behaviour1619.376.67%
Shoplifting137.5662.50%
Public order76.14-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.31150.00%
Other crime42.360.00%
Drugs41.8933.33%
Possession of weapons21.89100.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Other theft10.47-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4342.0422.86%
Anti-social behaviour1520.3187.50%
Public order107.0925.00%
Shoplifting84.72100.00%
Other theft43.78100.00%
Drugs31.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.42-33.33%
Robbery10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.47-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3533.07-2.78%
Anti-social behaviour816.53-27.27%
Public order83.78-38.46%
Shoplifting43.78100.00%
Drugs31.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42-40.00%
Other theft21.42-33.33%
Other crime20.94100.00%
Theft from the person20.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.94-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Robbery10.47-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3641.57-2.70%
Public order1317.0144.44%
Anti-social behaviour116.14-15.38%
Drugs65.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.8366.67%
Possession of weapons52.3666.67%
Other theft32.36-25.00%
Robbery21.420.00%
Shoplifting20.94-75.00%
Theft from the person20.94100.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.47-88.89%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3745.35-5.13%
Anti-social behaviour1317.4862.50%
Burglary96.14200.00%
Public order94.25-25.00%
Shoplifting84.2533.33%
Drugs43.78-42.86%
Other theft41.890.00%
Possession of weapons31.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.42100.00%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Other crime10.94-50.00%
Theft from the person10.47-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3943.9362.50%
Public order1218.42300.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.67-27.27%
Drugs73.78133.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.310.00%
Shoplifting62.83-40.00%
Other theft42.83300.00%
Burglary31.890.00%
Other crime21.420.00%
Theft from the person20.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.94-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Robbery10.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2434.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour1111.340.00%
Shoplifting105.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.720.00%
Burglary32.830.00%
Drugs31.420.00%
Public order31.420.00%
Vehicle crime31.420.00%
Robbery21.420.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Theft from the person20.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 190 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202422
July 202416
June 202413
May 202416
April 202416
March 202416
February 202415
January 20248
December 202311
November 202313
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 446 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.31 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202436
July 202431
June 202427
May 202431
April 202434
March 202441
February 202443
January 202435
December 202336
November 202337
October 202339
September 202324

A total of 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202416
July 202414
June 20248
May 202411
April 202413
March 20247
February 202410
January 20248
December 202313
November 20239
October 202312
September 20233

A total of 153 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202413
June 202417
May 202429
April 202424
March 202413
February 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 20238
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20239
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Edward Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Archer Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Market Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Unicorn Hill
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Prophets Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Wellesbourne Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Izod Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cedar View
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bates Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 12. Hewell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Cedar Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Bowood Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Hospital
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Church Green East
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Gloucester Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Clarke Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Market Walk
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Britten Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Mill Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Prospect Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Dixon Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Herbert Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. William Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Vine Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1