NORTON CLOSE, B98 0BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B98 0BL

NORTON CLOSE, B98 0BL, Redditch has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.05 per 1,000 population. This B98 0BL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B98 postcode area, which has experienced 346 crimes and a crime rate of 6.88 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B98 0BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 0BL, encompassing approximately 2376 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B98 0BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Avenbury Close with total crimes: 2
  • Munsley Close with total crimes: 1

NORTON CLOSE, B98 0BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.05100.00%
Vehicle crime31.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26100.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.26-50.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.21-60.00%
Vehicle crime31.68200.00%
Other theft11.260.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.89-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson24.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.84-75.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.8430.00%
Vehicle crime45.4733.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.840.00%
Burglary34.2150.00%
Other theft31.26200.00%
Vehicle crime31.26-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour11.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.68150.00%
Vehicle crime74.21600.00%
Burglary22.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.680.00%
Other theft10.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.37-63.64%
Other theft21.68100.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.73120.00%
Other theft14.63-80.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.1025.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.100.00%
Other crime11.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.520.00%
Burglary11.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 202413
April 202410
March 202410
February 20244
January 20244
December 202311
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B98 0BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Avenbury Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Munsley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ledbury Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Croome Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Milhill Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Ansley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Eardisley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Blakemere Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Berkeley Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1