LOCK CLOSE, B97 6LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B97 6LX

LOCK CLOSE, B97 6LX, Redditch has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.62 per 1,000 population. This B97 6LX 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 6LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B97 6LX, encompassing approximately 2924 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-64.29% decrease)

B97 6LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willow Way with total crimes: 5
  • Lock Close with total crimes: 4
  • Foxlydiate Crescent with total crimes: 4

LOCK CLOSE, B97 6LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.627.69%
Anti-social behaviour54.7925.00%
Shoplifting51.71-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.71200.00%
Vehicle crime31.0350.00%
Public order21.03-33.33%
Other theft10.68-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1414.3616.67%
Violence and sexual offences134.79-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour44.44-60.00%
Public order31.370.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.4463.64%
Shoplifting126.1571.43%
Anti-social behaviour104.1066.67%
Public order33.4250.00%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-33.33%
Other theft10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.6022.22%
Shoplifting73.76-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.39-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.05200.00%
Public order21.03100.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1211.97140.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.10-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour83.08300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.740.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.23-13.33%
Shoplifting54.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.71-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.28200.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.1350.00%
Shoplifting52.05400.00%
Public order31.71200.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.15-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3733.33%
Drugs21.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.23-52.94%
Burglary32.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.03200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.97112.50%
Anti-social behaviour75.8140.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.390.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Shoplifting20.68-71.43%
Other theft20.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.57-46.67%
Shoplifting72.7440.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.39400.00%
Other theft41.7133.33%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.920.00%
Shoplifting55.130.00%
Other theft31.710.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 202418
June 202411
May 20249
April 202413
March 202415
February 20245
January 20248
December 202317
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 202410
June 20246
May 20248
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202414
July 202412
June 20247
May 202412
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 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
January 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Willow Way
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Lock Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Foxlydiate Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oak Tree Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Cherry Tree Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Wooton Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Beech Tree Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Bromsgrove Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Turnpike Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Shireland Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Salter'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sanders Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hawthorn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Poplar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1