THE MEADWAY, B97 5AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B97 5AF

THE MEADWAY, B97 5AF, Redditch has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.45 per 1,000 population. This B97 5AF 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 5AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B97 5AF, encompassing approximately 2918 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B97 5AF area, explore the B97 5AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-84.62% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

B97 5AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stonehouse Close with total crimes: 3
  • The Rough with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

THE MEADWAY, B97 5AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.45500.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.06-84.62%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-50.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.91160.00%
Vehicle crime44.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.37100.00%
Shoplifting21.370.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.45-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Shoplifting20.69-84.62%
Other theft10.690.00%
Public order10.34-88.89%

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
Shoplifting1310.62160.00%
Public order94.45200.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.080.00%
Burglary12.06-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.8066.67%
Public order31.71200.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.80-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.710.00%
Shoplifting31.0350.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.80600.00%
Shoplifting22.40-50.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.4333.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.370.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.77-42.86%
Shoplifting31.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.17-12.50%
Public order32.400.00%
Shoplifting31.030.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.74-66.67%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.370.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202413
July 20245
June 20246
April 20245
March 20247
February 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20233
October 20231

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 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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 5AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Stonehouse Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. The Rough
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Scott Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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