B98 0HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B98 0HR

B98 0HR, Redditch has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.27 per 1,000 population. This B98 0HR 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 0HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 0HR, encompassing approximately 1951 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

B98 0HR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Shottery Close with total crimes: 3
  • Kineton Close with total crimes: 2

B98 0HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.2720.00%
Shoplifting63.07-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.07-44.44%
Vehicle crime32.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.54-87.50%
Other crime10.510.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour916.91350.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.61300.00%
Shoplifting74.10250.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.59400.00%
Vehicle crime22.56100.00%
Drugs21.020.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-50.00%
Shoplifting21.02100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.02-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.20-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour43.59-33.33%
Other crime12.050.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.2528.57%
Anti-social behaviour64.610.00%
Vehicle crime33.07200.00%
Burglary11.540.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.25600.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.59500.00%
Public order23.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.02-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary37.170.00%
Shoplifting31.540.00%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%
Public order21.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%

In February 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 offences56.6625.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02100.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.5633.33%
Burglary22.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-66.67%
Robbery10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.1550.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.540.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02100.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-92.31%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.220.00%
Other theft26.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.51-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.760.00%
Other crime26.660.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
June 20247
May 20249
April 20247
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 202313
September 202313

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20242
June 20241
March 20243
January 20245
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Shottery Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kineton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Morsefield Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Driffield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Berrington Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ilmington Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Grendon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Harbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Maxstoke Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1