HIGHFIELD ROAD, B97 5EH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B97 5EH

HIGHFIELD ROAD, B97 5EH, Redditch has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.04 per 1,000 population. This B97 5EH 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 5EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B97 5EH, encompassing approximately 1991 residents.

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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: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

B97 5EH 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

HIGHFIELD ROAD, B97 5EH 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.04500.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.01-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.51-40.00%
Shoplifting31.5150.00%
Public order11.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.0511.11%
Criminal damage and arson55.0225.00%
Other theft22.51100.00%
Shoplifting21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.00-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.01200.00%
Shoplifting21.51-84.62%
Other theft11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Public order10.50-88.89%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1317.57160.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.53200.00%
Public order94.52200.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.52-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.0466.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.51-57.14%
Public order31.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.51-60.00%
Burglary21.00100.00%
Other theft11.00-50.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.04-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.510.00%
Shoplifting32.5150.00%
Other theft21.51100.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.05366.67%
Other crime27.03100.00%
Shoplifting21.00-50.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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
Shoplifting46.5333.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.01-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%
Other crime10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences78.03-41.67%
Public order33.510.00%
Shoplifting31.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.51100.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.5550.00%
Other theft36.03200.00%
Shoplifting31.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.0214.29%
Public order14.02-50.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.510.00%
Other theft23.010.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Shoplifting21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%

Crime by Type

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20236

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 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
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

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 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20249
June 20249
May 20243
April 20247
March 202414
February 20243
January 20247
December 202312
November 20238
October 20237

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 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
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

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
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B97 5EH 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. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Rookery Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Vaynor Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Folly
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Southcrest Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1