B97 6HH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B97 6HH

B97 6HH, Redditch has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.88 per 1,000 population. This B97 6HH 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 6HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B97 6HH, encompassing approximately 2364 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)

B97 6HH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Edward Street with total crimes: 10
  • Unicorn Hill with total crimes: 5

B97 6HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2130.8831.25%
Violence and sexual offences198.88-13.64%
Shoplifting118.0437.50%
Other theft64.65-14.29%
Public order52.54-58.33%
Drugs32.110.00%
Vehicle crime31.270.00%
Theft from the person31.27200.00%
Burglary11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2234.2610.00%
Anti-social behaviour169.3014.29%
Public order126.77-7.69%
Shoplifting85.08-38.46%
Other theft73.38250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.9633.33%
Vehicle crime31.69-25.00%
Drugs31.27200.00%
Other crime21.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2030.88-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour148.4627.27%
Public order135.9244.44%
Shoplifting135.50-18.75%
Vehicle crime45.5033.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.69-25.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Drugs10.42-66.67%
Robbery10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2130.88-22.22%
Shoplifting168.88-44.83%
Anti-social behaviour116.77-21.43%
Public order94.6512.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.8133.33%
Drugs31.69200.00%
Vehicle crime31.2750.00%
Other theft21.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.85-50.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2940.1826.09%
Violence and sexual offences2712.27-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour1411.427.69%
Public order85.92-27.27%
Other theft43.38-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.69200.00%
Other crime21.27100.00%
Theft from the person20.85100.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3038.0750.00%
Shoplifting2312.6976.92%
Anti-social behaviour139.738.33%
Public order115.50175.00%
Other theft54.65400.00%
Burglary22.110.00%
Other crime10.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2024.95-25.93%
Shoplifting138.4662.50%
Anti-social behaviour125.5033.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.08300.00%
Public order41.69-50.00%
Other crime21.690.00%
Other theft10.85-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2726.22-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour911.4212.50%
Public order83.81-11.11%
Shoplifting83.38100.00%
Other theft33.380.00%
Drugs21.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2924.5311.54%
Public order912.27-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.81-33.33%
Shoplifting43.38300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.69-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.85-75.00%
Robbery10.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2630.03-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour1211.00100.00%
Public order105.0825.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.230.00%
Drugs42.5433.33%
Possession of weapons41.69100.00%
Other theft31.6950.00%
Robbery21.270.00%
Shoplifting10.85-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.42-87.50%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2730.88-18.18%
Burglary811.42166.67%
Shoplifting83.3860.00%
Public order83.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.3820.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.54-14.29%
Drugs32.54-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.27-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.85100.00%
Other theft20.85-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3332.140.00%
Public order813.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.960.00%
Drugs52.110.00%
Shoplifting52.110.00%
Vehicle crime32.110.00%
Burglary31.270.00%
Other theft31.270.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202416
July 202414
June 202411
May 202414
April 202413
March 202412
February 20249
January 20248
December 202312
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202422
July 202420
June 202421
May 202427
April 202430
March 202420
February 202427
January 202429
December 202326
November 202327
October 202333

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 202413
June 20249
May 20248
April 202411
March 20244
February 20248
January 20249
December 202310
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 139 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202413
June 202416
May 202429
April 202423
March 202413
February 20248
January 20244
December 20231
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Edward Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Unicorn Hill
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Prophets Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Izod Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wildmoor Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Cedar View
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bates Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 10. Hewell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Cedar Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Bowood Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Hospital
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gloucester Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Clarke Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Britten Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Mill Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. William Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Vine Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Fir Tree Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1