B97 6AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B97 6AZ

B97 6AZ, Redditch has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.87 per 1,000 population. This B97 6AZ 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 6AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B97 6AZ, encompassing approximately 3042 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

B97 6AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Almondsbury Close with total crimes: 5
  • Wildmoor Close with total crimes: 3
  • Cedar View with total crimes: 3

B97 6AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.87-8.33%
Vehicle crime33.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9950.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Other theft20.66-33.33%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.55-7.69%
Public order33.9450.00%
Other theft30.99200.00%
Drugs20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.5630.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.27200.00%
Public order20.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-33.33%
Other theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.57-16.67%
Vehicle crime43.29300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.99-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.990.00%
Other theft30.9950.00%
Public order20.99100.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.57300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.63200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.66-80.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.59-33.33%
Public order23.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-33.33%
Burglary10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.57275.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.930.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.94-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.31200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99200.00%
Public order20.990.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.60-25.00%
Possession of weapons22.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-80.00%
Burglary10.33-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.539.09%
Anti-social behaviour53.94400.00%
Burglary41.6433.33%
Public order31.31200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9950.00%
Other crime20.990.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.900.00%
Burglary33.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 202413
June 202410
May 202412
April 20248
March 20242
February 202410
January 202415
December 20234
November 20239
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
October 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
September 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Almondsbury Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Wildmoor Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Cedar View
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Batchley Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ash Tree Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hewell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Cedar Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Bowood Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Birchensale Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Lime Tree Crescent
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Draycott Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Alderbrook Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Broad Heath Close
    Total1
    Other crime1