PLYMOUTH ROAD, B97 4QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B97 4QB

PLYMOUTH ROAD, B97 4QB, Redditch has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.86 per 1,000 population. This B97 4QB 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 4QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B97 4QB, encompassing approximately 2099 residents.

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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: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)

B97 4QB 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
  • Haresfield Close with total crimes: 7

PLYMOUTH ROAD, B97 4QB 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 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3342.86-5.71%
Anti-social behaviour2415.729.09%
Shoplifting911.4312.50%
Other theft74.29-12.50%
Public order53.33-61.54%
Drugs42.3833.33%
Vehicle crime31.9050.00%
Theft from the person31.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.43-80.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3549.056.06%
Anti-social behaviour2216.6715.79%
Public order1310.48-23.53%
Other theft86.19100.00%
Shoplifting83.81-61.90%
Criminal damage and arson53.8125.00%
Drugs32.38200.00%
Vehicle crime21.43-50.00%
Theft from the person20.95100.00%
Possession of weapons20.950.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3351.4337.50%
Shoplifting2115.72-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour1910.0026.67%
Public order179.0588.89%
Other theft48.1033.33%
Vehicle crime41.9033.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.900.00%
Possession of weapons21.90-33.33%
Other crime10.950.00%
Drugs10.48-83.33%
Robbery10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.48-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2646.19-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences2412.38-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour1511.43-21.05%
Public order97.14-30.77%
Drugs64.29500.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.86300.00%
Other theft31.90-40.00%
Possession of weapons31.4350.00%
Vehicle crime31.4350.00%
Theft from the person21.43-33.33%
Burglary20.95100.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3255.2423.08%
Violence and sexual offences3015.247.14%
Anti-social behaviour1914.2911.76%
Public order139.050.00%
Other theft56.190.00%
Robbery42.380.00%
Theft from the person31.9050.00%
Other crime21.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Possession of weapons20.95100.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Burglary10.48-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2848.10-17.65%
Shoplifting2613.3323.81%
Anti-social behaviour1712.380.00%
Public order138.1044.44%
Other theft56.19150.00%
Burglary32.380.00%
Other crime21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-50.00%
Theft from the person20.950.00%
Drugs10.95-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3447.15-19.05%
Shoplifting2116.19110.00%
Anti-social behaviour1710.0013.33%
Public order98.10-10.00%
Drugs44.2933.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.9033.33%
Bicycle theft31.900.00%
Other theft21.43-50.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.95100.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4243.8135.48%
Anti-social behaviour1520.0036.36%
Public order107.140.00%
Shoplifting104.7642.86%
Other theft44.76300.00%
Drugs31.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.430.00%
Burglary21.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.48-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3134.76-13.89%
Anti-social behaviour1114.76-21.43%
Public order105.24-16.67%
Shoplifting74.7675.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.33-25.00%
Theft from the person31.4350.00%
Drugs21.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.950.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Other theft10.48-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.48-66.67%
Robbery10.48-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3642.86-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour1417.140.00%
Public order126.6720.00%
Other theft65.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.86-20.00%
Shoplifting41.90-60.00%
Drugs31.90-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.43200.00%
Vehicle crime31.430.00%
Robbery21.43100.00%
Theft from the person20.95100.00%
Burglary10.95-87.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3849.05-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour1418.1016.67%
Shoplifting106.67-9.09%
Public order104.7611.11%
Burglary84.76166.67%
Other theft63.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.86-28.57%
Drugs42.38-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.900.00%
Bicycle theft21.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Theft from the person10.48-50.00%
Robbery10.48-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4651.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour1221.910.00%
Shoplifting115.710.00%
Public order95.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.290.00%
Drugs53.330.00%
Other theft42.380.00%
Vehicle crime31.900.00%
Burglary31.430.00%
Robbery31.430.00%
Bicycle theft21.430.00%
Theft from the person20.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 199 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202422
July 202419
June 202415
May 202419
April 202417
March 202417
February 202415
January 202411
December 202314
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 410 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202435
July 202433
June 202424
May 202430
April 202428
March 202434
February 202442
January 202431
December 202336
November 202338
October 202346

A total of 130 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
July 202417
June 20249
May 202413
April 202413
March 20249
February 202410
January 202410
December 202312
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 185 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202421
June 202426
May 202432
April 202426
March 202421
February 202410
January 20247
December 20234
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234

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

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 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 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B97 4QB 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. Haresfield Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Market Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Unicorn Hill
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Prophets Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Izod Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Silver Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Bates Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 11. Cedar Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Hospital
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Church Green East
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Gloucester Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Clarke Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Market Walk
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Purshall Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Britten Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Alcester Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. William Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Vine Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Oswald Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Fir Tree Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Salop Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Ludlow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1