LUDLOW ROAD, B97 4EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B97 4EN

LUDLOW ROAD, B97 4EN, Redditch has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 49.30 per 1,000 population. This B97 4EN 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 4EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B97 4EN, encompassing approximately 1622 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B97 4EN area, explore the B97 4EN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-5.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)

B97 4EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Haresfield Close with total crimes: 7
  • Market Place with total crimes: 6

LUDLOW ROAD, B97 4EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3349.30-5.71%
Anti-social behaviour1320.348.33%
Shoplifting108.0125.00%
Other theft96.1628.57%
Vehicle crime45.55100.00%
Drugs32.4750.00%
Theft from the person31.850.00%
Public order21.85-83.33%
Bicycle theft11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-66.67%
Burglary10.620.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3555.479.38%
Anti-social behaviour1221.570.00%
Public order127.40-25.00%
Shoplifting87.40-61.90%
Other theft74.9340.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.31-25.00%
Theft from the person31.85200.00%
Drugs21.850.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Other crime21.23100.00%
Possession of weapons21.230.00%
Robbery11.230.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3261.0123.08%
Shoplifting2119.72-19.23%
Public order1612.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour129.8650.00%
Other theft57.40-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson43.08-20.00%
Possession of weapons22.47-33.33%
Drugs21.23-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.23-33.33%
Other crime11.230.00%
Robbery10.62-50.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2661.01-3.70%
Shoplifting2616.02-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour816.02-50.00%
Public order84.93-27.27%
Other theft74.9375.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.31150.00%
Drugs53.08400.00%
Burglary43.08300.00%
Possession of weapons32.4750.00%
Vehicle crime31.8550.00%
Robbery21.85-50.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Theft from the person10.62-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3467.1830.77%
Violence and sexual offences2720.95-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour1616.64-5.88%
Public order119.86-21.43%
Other theft46.780.00%
Robbery42.470.00%
Theft from the person32.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.850.00%
Vehicle crime21.23100.00%
Possession of weapons21.230.00%
Drugs11.23-75.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Burglary10.62-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2964.71-9.38%
Shoplifting2617.8723.81%
Anti-social behaviour1716.026.25%
Public order1410.4840.00%
Drugs48.6333.33%
Other theft42.47100.00%
Burglary32.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.85-50.00%
Theft from the person21.230.00%
Possession of weapons21.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.23-80.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3260.40-20.00%
Shoplifting2119.72110.00%
Anti-social behaviour1612.9423.08%
Public order109.8611.11%
Vehicle crime56.16150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.08100.00%
Bicycle theft32.470.00%
Drugs31.850.00%
Other theft21.85-33.33%
Burglary11.23-66.67%
Other crime10.62-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4054.2311.11%
Anti-social behaviour1324.6530.00%
Shoplifting108.0142.86%
Public order96.16-25.00%
Other theft35.550.00%
Burglary31.850.00%
Drugs31.8550.00%
Vehicle crime21.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Other crime21.230.00%
Theft from the person11.23-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3650.549.09%
Public order1222.1933.33%
Anti-social behaviour107.40-16.67%
Shoplifting76.16133.33%
Vehicle crime44.31100.00%
Other theft32.47-25.00%
Theft from the person31.8550.00%
Drugs21.85-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.23-50.00%
Robbery10.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3349.92-17.50%
Anti-social behaviour1220.34-20.00%
Public order97.400.00%
Other theft45.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.470.00%
Burglary32.47-50.00%
Drugs31.85-25.00%
Shoplifting31.85-72.73%
Other crime21.85100.00%
Robbery21.23-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.23100.00%
Theft from the person21.23100.00%
Vehicle crime21.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4067.18-18.37%
Anti-social behaviour1524.6525.00%
Shoplifting119.2410.00%
Public order96.780.00%
Other theft85.55166.67%
Burglary64.93100.00%
Vehicle crime43.7033.33%
Drugs42.4733.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.47-33.33%
Robbery32.470.00%
Bicycle theft21.850.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.62-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4965.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour1230.200.00%
Shoplifting107.400.00%
Public order96.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.550.00%
Vehicle crime33.700.00%
Drugs31.850.00%
Robbery31.850.00%
Other theft31.850.00%
Burglary31.850.00%
Bicycle theft21.850.00%
Theft from the person21.230.00%
Possession of weapons11.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 412 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202435
July 202432
June 202426
May 202427
April 202429
March 202432
February 202440
January 202436
December 202333
November 202340
October 202349

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202412
June 20248
May 202416
April 202417
March 202416
February 202413
January 202410
December 202312
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 187 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202421
June 202426
May 202434
April 202426
March 202421
February 202410
January 20247
December 20233
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202412
July 202416
June 20248
May 202411
April 202414
March 202410
February 20249
January 202412
December 20239
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B97 4EN 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. Haresfield Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Prophets Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Izod Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Silver Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Old Crest Avenue
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mount Pleasant
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Clarke Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Market Walk
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lodge Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Nightclub
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parsons Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hillside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bromfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Alcester Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Vine Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Oswald Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Fir Tree Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Salop Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Ludlow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. West Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Marsden Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Mount Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Smallwood Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1