B97 4LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B97 4LQ

B97 4LQ, Redditch has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.46 per 1,000 population. This B97 4LQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B97 postcode area, which has experienced 311 crimes and a crime rate of 9.04 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B97 4LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B97 4LQ, encompassing approximately 2388 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

B97 4LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Southcrest Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Wilson Close with total crimes: 3

B97 4LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences1210.4650.00%
Vehicle crime45.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6733.33%
Shoplifting21.670.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.1233.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.350.00%
Shoplifting21.26-84.62%
Other theft10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Public order10.42-88.89%

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
Shoplifting1312.98160.00%
Public order95.44200.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.77500.00%
Burglary12.51-66.67%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-66.67%

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
Shoplifting57.5366.67%
Other theft32.09200.00%
Burglary31.260.00%
Public order31.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.8650.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.26-40.00%
Shoplifting31.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.260.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.86150.00%
Shoplifting22.09-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.7033.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.670.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.84-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.02-62.50%
Shoplifting31.260.00%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Burglary10.42-75.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.790.00%
Burglary43.3533.33%
Shoplifting31.670.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

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 offences85.0233.33%
Burglary33.350.00%
Other theft11.26-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.12-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.5125.00%
Other theft32.09200.00%
Shoplifting21.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.350.00%
Shoplifting41.670.00%
Burglary21.670.00%
Other theft10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20248
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 202413
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232
September 20234

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 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 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 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

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
August 20241
July 20241
June 20249
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
September 20232

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Southcrest Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Wilson Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 4. Plymouth Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Charles Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Fordbridge Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Eadie Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1