B97 6AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B97 6AQ

B97 6AQ, Redditch has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.40 per 1,000 population. This B97 6AQ 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 6AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B97 6AQ, encompassing approximately 967 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B97 6AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Birmingham Road with total crimes: 3
  • Dixon Close with total crimes: 1

B97 6AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting312.4050.00%
Drugs23.100.00%
Vehicle crime22.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.07-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.07-50.00%
Other theft11.03-50.00%
Public order11.03-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.44-20.00%
Public order24.13100.00%
Other theft22.070.00%
Shoplifting22.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.070.00%
Burglary12.070.00%

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 offences512.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.170.00%
Shoplifting22.07-50.00%
Burglary12.070.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Public order11.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.34150.00%
Shoplifting45.17-33.33%
Other theft14.130.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting612.40100.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.20-66.67%
Burglary12.07-50.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences619.64200.00%
Vehicle crime36.20200.00%
Shoplifting33.1050.00%
Burglary23.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.07100.00%
Other theft12.070.00%
Public order11.03-50.00%
Other crime11.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29.30-71.43%
Public order22.07100.00%
Shoplifting22.07-33.33%
Burglary12.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.50133.33%
Shoplifting37.23-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.100.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Public order11.03-50.00%
Theft from the person11.030.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting518.600.00%
Other crime35.17200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.100.00%
Public order23.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Theft from the person11.030.00%
Drugs11.030.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting511.37150.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.17-40.00%
Other crime13.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%
Public order11.030.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.37150.00%
Shoplifting25.17-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.07-50.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting310.34-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.10-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.07-71.43%
Burglary12.070.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour721.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.230.00%
Shoplifting44.130.00%
Other crime24.130.00%
Drugs12.070.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B97 6AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Birmingham Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dixon Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Middlehouse Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Alfrick Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Farndon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1