THE FOLLY, B97 5EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B97 5EX

THE FOLLY, B97 5EX, Redditch has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.66 per 1,000 population. This B97 5EX 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 5EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B97 5EX, encompassing approximately 1963 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

B97 5EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highfield Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • The Rough with total crimes: 2
  • Mason Road with total crimes: 2

THE FOLLY, B97 5EX 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.66-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.57300.00%
Shoplifting32.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.53-75.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.1914.29%
Criminal damage and arson44.07100.00%
Vehicle crime22.04100.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-66.67%
Other theft10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.1716.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53100.00%
Shoplifting21.02-84.62%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Public order10.51-88.89%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

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
Shoplifting1316.81160.00%
Public order96.62125.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.06-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

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
Shoplifting510.7066.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.55-33.33%
Public order42.040.00%
Other theft22.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-33.33%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.13-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour33.060.00%
Shoplifting31.5350.00%
Burglary11.530.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.68550.00%
Other crime26.62100.00%
Shoplifting21.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

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
Shoplifting46.1133.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.04-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Public order11.02-66.67%
Other crime10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

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 offences77.64-30.00%
Public order33.570.00%
Shoplifting31.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.1911.11%
Other theft35.09200.00%
Shoplifting31.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.53100.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.1112.50%
Public order14.58-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.070.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 202413
February 20242
January 20247
December 202310
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 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 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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
August 20241
July 20241
June 20249
May 20244
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B97 5EX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Highfield Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. The Rough
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Mason Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. High Trees Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Vaynor Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Folly
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mitcheldean Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Mason Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Jubilee Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1