BIRCHFIELD ROAD, B97 4LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B97 4LH

BIRCHFIELD ROAD, B97 4LH, Redditch has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.42 per 1,000 population. This B97 4LH 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 4LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B97 4LH, encompassing approximately 2649 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

B97 4LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stonehouse Close with total crimes: 3
  • Highfield Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • The Rough with total crimes: 2

BIRCHFIELD ROAD, B97 4LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.42700.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.02-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.13-75.00%
Shoplifting21.130.00%
Public order10.750.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.81100.00%
Vehicle crime44.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.5133.33%
Shoplifting21.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Shoplifting20.75-84.62%
Other theft10.750.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Public order10.38-88.89%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1312.08160.00%
Public order94.91200.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.400.00%
Burglary12.26-66.67%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.4266.67%
Other theft31.89200.00%
Burglary31.130.00%
Public order31.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.51-33.33%
Shoplifting31.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.91100.00%
Shoplifting22.26-50.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.2833.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.13-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.3012.50%
Burglary43.4033.33%
Shoplifting31.510.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.9133.33%
Burglary33.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.13-83.33%
Other theft10.38-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.260.00%
Other theft32.260.00%
Shoplifting21.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20249
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202412
July 20246
June 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20239
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202413
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stonehouse Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Highfield Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. The Rough
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Wilson Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Burns Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Rookery Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Southcrest Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Tilehouse
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1