BATTENS DRIVE, B98 0LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B98 0LJ

BATTENS DRIVE, B98 0LJ, Redditch has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.83 per 1,000 population. This B98 0LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B98 postcode area, which has experienced 351 crimes and a crime rate of 6.98 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B98 0LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 0LJ, encompassing approximately 1637 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B98 0LJ area, explore the B98 0LJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

B98 0LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Fownhope Close with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

BATTENS DRIVE, B98 0LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.83350.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.500.00%
Other theft21.83-60.00%
Shoplifting21.220.00%
Burglary21.22100.00%
Public order11.220.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft57.94-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.05-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.83-71.43%
Burglary11.220.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In May 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 offences715.8816.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.28200.00%
Other theft63.66-25.00%
Public order23.66100.00%
Shoplifting11.22-50.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft813.44700.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.89200.00%
Shoplifting23.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Public order11.22-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.61-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-66.67%
Drugs10.610.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime412.21100.00%
Public order32.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.830.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.22-60.00%
Other theft11.22-87.50%
Other crime10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft89.1633.33%
Violence and sexual offences54.890.00%
Vehicle crime23.050.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft611.60-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.05-25.00%
Public order21.830.00%
Vehicle crime21.22-33.33%
Burglary11.220.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft815.27-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.05300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.44300.00%
Vehicle crime32.440.00%
Drugs11.830.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1014.0566.67%
Violence and sexual offences56.11-16.67%
Public order23.050.00%
Shoplifting21.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft612.21-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences63.6620.00%
Shoplifting43.66300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.44200.00%
Drugs11.830.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft710.3816.67%
Violence and sexual offences54.2866.67%
Shoplifting13.050.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.66-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.83-50.00%
Burglary10.61-66.67%
Drugs10.61-66.67%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft617.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.660.00%
Shoplifting53.050.00%
Burglary33.050.00%
Drugs31.830.00%
Possession of weapons31.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.830.00%
Public order11.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 20241
February 20248
January 20246
December 20238
November 202310
October 20236
September 20237
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231
July 20235

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20242
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235
August 20233
July 20235

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
August 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231
July 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fownhope Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Winforton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wolverton Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Icknield Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Dinmore Close
    Total1
    Burglary1