B97 4HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B97 4HB

B97 4HB, Redditch has recorded a total of 119 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 73.25 per 1,000 population. This B97 4HB 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 4HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B97 4HB, encompassing approximately 1624 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-2.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B97 4HB 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

B97 4HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4473.25-2.22%
Anti-social behaviour2727.0812.50%
Shoplifting1416.620.00%
Other theft98.6228.57%
Public order85.54-52.94%
Drugs54.9266.67%
Vehicle crime43.08100.00%
Theft from the person32.4650.00%
Bicycle theft11.850.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-83.33%
Burglary10.620.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4576.949.76%
Anti-social behaviour2427.7020.00%
Public order1714.770.00%
Shoplifting1410.46-36.36%
Other theft78.6240.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.3120.00%
Drugs33.6950.00%
Vehicle crime21.850.00%
Theft from the person21.230.00%
Possession of weapons21.23-33.33%
Robbery11.230.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4174.4813.89%
Shoplifting2225.24-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour2013.5442.86%
Public order1712.3188.89%
Criminal damage and arson510.460.00%
Other theft53.08-28.57%
Possession of weapons33.080.00%
Vehicle crime21.85-50.00%
Theft from the person21.23100.00%
Drugs21.23-60.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3674.48-10.00%
Shoplifting3422.16-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour1420.93-39.13%
Public order98.62-43.75%
Other theft75.5416.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.3166.67%
Drugs53.0866.67%
Vehicle crime43.080.00%
Possession of weapons32.460.00%
Burglary21.85100.00%
Theft from the person11.23-66.67%
Robbery10.62-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4092.338.11%
Shoplifting4024.6237.93%
Anti-social behaviour2324.6215.00%
Public order1614.16-5.88%
Other theft69.850.00%
Robbery43.690.00%
Vehicle crime42.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4650.00%
Other crime31.850.00%
Drugs31.850.00%
Possession of weapons31.8550.00%
Theft from the person31.8550.00%
Bicycle theft11.850.00%
Burglary10.62-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3778.17-13.95%
Shoplifting2922.77-3.33%
Anti-social behaviour2017.85-9.09%
Public order1712.3154.55%
Other theft610.46100.00%
Other crime33.69-25.00%
Burglary31.850.00%
Drugs31.85-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.85-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.23-71.43%
Theft from the person21.230.00%
Possession of weapons21.23100.00%
Bicycle theft11.23-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4381.86-2.27%
Shoplifting3026.47172.73%
Anti-social behaviour2218.4737.50%
Public order1113.5410.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.77133.33%
Drugs54.3166.67%
Other crime43.08100.00%
Bicycle theft42.460.00%
Other theft32.46-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.850.00%
Possession of weapons11.850.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4462.7810.00%
Anti-social behaviour1627.0823.08%
Shoplifting119.8510.00%
Public order106.77-9.09%
Other theft46.1633.33%
Vehicle crime32.460.00%
Burglary31.850.00%
Drugs31.85-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.85-25.00%
Other crime21.850.00%
Robbery11.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.62-66.67%

In January 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 offences4056.63-6.98%
Anti-social behaviour1324.62-13.33%
Public order118.00-8.33%
Shoplifting106.7766.67%
Drugs46.16-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson42.46-20.00%
Other theft32.46-50.00%
Theft from the person31.8550.00%
Bicycle theft21.850.00%
Possession of weapons11.23-75.00%
Robbery10.62-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences4365.24-14.00%
Anti-social behaviour1526.47-21.05%
Public order129.2320.00%
Drugs77.3940.00%
Other theft64.31-33.33%
Shoplifting63.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.690.00%
Possession of weapons43.08300.00%
Vehicle crime32.460.00%
Robbery21.850.00%
Theft from the person21.23100.00%
Burglary11.23-90.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5080.02-5.66%
Anti-social behaviour1930.7846.15%
Shoplifting1211.69-7.69%
Burglary107.39150.00%
Public order106.16-23.08%
Other theft96.1680.00%
Drugs55.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.08-37.50%
Vehicle crime33.0850.00%
Bicycle theft21.850.00%
Robbery21.23-33.33%
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 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5376.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour1332.620.00%
Public order138.000.00%
Shoplifting138.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.000.00%
Other theft54.920.00%
Drugs53.080.00%
Burglary43.080.00%
Robbery32.460.00%
Vehicle crime21.850.00%
Bicycle theft21.230.00%
Theft from the person21.230.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 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 20246
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 516 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202445
July 202441
June 202436
May 202440
April 202437
March 202443
February 202444
January 202440
December 202343
November 202350
October 202353

A total of 226 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202424
July 202420
June 202414
May 202423
April 202420
March 202422
February 202416
January 202413
December 202315
November 202319
October 202313

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 151 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202417
July 202417
June 20249
May 202416
April 202417
March 202411
February 202410
January 202411
December 202312
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 235 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 202422
June 202434
May 202440
April 202429
March 202430
February 202411
January 202410
December 20236
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B97 4HB 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. Millsbro Road
    Total8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Haresfield Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Market Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Unicorn Hill
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Prophets Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Izod Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Silver Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Old Crest Avenue
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Grove Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Bates Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 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. Lodge Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Nightclub
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Parsons Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Britten Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Alcester Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Herbert Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. William Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Vine Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Oswald Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Fir Tree Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Salop Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1