WORDSWORTH AVENUE, B97 5BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B97 5BH

WORDSWORTH AVENUE, B97 5BH, Redditch has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.52 per 1,000 population. This B97 5BH 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 5BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B97 5BH, encompassing approximately 2660 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

B97 5BH 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

WORDSWORTH AVENUE, B97 5BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.5240.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.63600.00%
Shoplifting32.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-60.00%
Public order10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.0166.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.88-44.44%
Other theft31.88200.00%
Shoplifting21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.13200.00%
Shoplifting21.13-84.62%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
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
Shoplifting1312.03160.00%
Public order94.89200.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.3850.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.25-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.1466.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.88-55.56%
Public order31.50200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13-50.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.14-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour43.380.00%
Shoplifting31.5050.00%
Public order11.130.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.77700.00%
Other crime26.01100.00%
Shoplifting20.75-50.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.3833.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.50-77.78%
Other theft10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.39-18.18%
Public order33.380.00%
Shoplifting31.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.8937.50%
Other theft34.13200.00%
Shoplifting31.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13100.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

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 offences84.1333.33%
Anti-social behaviour13.01-75.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.250.00%
Public order31.500.00%
Shoplifting21.130.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20249
June 20246
May 20244
April 20249
March 202416
February 20242
January 20249
December 202311
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20249
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
October 20233

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 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
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B97 5BH 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. Mason Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Scott Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Burns Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Rookery Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Vaynor Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Folly
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mason Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1