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

Overview of Crime in B98 0LJ

BATTENS DRIVE, B98 0LJ, Redditch has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.88 per 1,000 population. This B98 0LJ 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 0LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 0LJ, encompassing approximately 1637 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

B98 0LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Shottery Close with total crimes: 3

BATTENS DRIVE, B98 0LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting815.88-20.00%
Other theft54.89-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences53.05-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.05-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.830.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1022.60400.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.11-11.11%
Other theft74.89250.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.28400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.0533.33%
Public order22.44100.00%
Drugs11.220.00%

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 theft710.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.280.00%
Shoplifting13.050.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

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
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 20241
February 20248
January 20246
December 20238
November 202310
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20249
June 20242
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241

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 1 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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
  • 3. Shottery Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fownhope Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Driffield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Berrington Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Winforton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Stapleton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Colts Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Croft Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1