B98 7AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B98 7AE

B98 7AE, Redditch has recorded a total of 123 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 58.31 per 1,000 population. This B98 7AE 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 7AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 7AE, encompassing approximately 2109 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-8.51% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)

B98 7AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Trescott Road with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

B98 7AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4358.31-8.51%
Shoplifting2520.3825.00%
Anti-social behaviour1811.855.88%
Other theft118.5357.14%
Public order95.21-47.06%
Drugs44.27100.00%
Vehicle crime41.90100.00%
Theft from the person31.9050.00%
Burglary21.42100.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4758.3120.51%
Shoplifting2022.28-39.39%
Anti-social behaviour179.4813.33%
Public order178.06-10.53%
Other theft78.0675.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.32-20.00%
Drugs21.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.95100.00%
Theft from the person20.950.00%
Possession of weapons20.950.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3958.782.63%
Shoplifting3318.49-17.50%
Public order1915.6490.00%
Anti-social behaviour159.0115.38%
Criminal damage and arson57.110.00%
Other theft42.37-55.56%
Possession of weapons21.90-50.00%
Drugs20.95-60.00%
Theft from the person20.95100.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Robbery10.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-75.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4064.00-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences3818.968.57%
Anti-social behaviour1318.01-35.00%
Public order106.16-41.18%
Other theft94.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.27150.00%
Drugs52.3766.67%
Possession of weapons42.3733.33%
Burglary41.90300.00%
Vehicle crime41.900.00%
Robbery21.90-50.00%
Theft from the person10.95-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4469.2118.92%
Violence and sexual offences3520.86-2.78%
Anti-social behaviour2016.590.00%
Public order179.48-19.05%
Other theft68.060.00%
Robbery42.840.00%
Vehicle crime41.90100.00%
Other crime31.9050.00%
Drugs31.42-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.4250.00%
Theft from the person31.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Burglary10.47-75.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3765.42-2.63%
Violence and sexual offences3617.54-16.28%
Public order2117.0790.91%
Anti-social behaviour209.96-9.09%
Other theft69.4850.00%
Drugs42.840.00%
Burglary41.90300.00%
Vehicle crime21.90-33.33%
Other crime20.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-66.67%
Theft from the person20.950.00%
Possession of weapons20.95100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4366.37-2.27%
Shoplifting3820.38153.33%
Anti-social behaviour2218.0137.50%
Public order1110.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.21200.00%
Other theft42.84-20.00%
Bicycle theft41.900.00%
Drugs41.9033.33%
Vehicle crime31.900.00%
Other crime31.4250.00%
Burglary11.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4450.734.76%
Anti-social behaviour1620.86-5.88%
Shoplifting157.5915.38%
Public order117.110.00%
Other theft55.2166.67%
Vehicle crime32.370.00%
Burglary31.42200.00%
Drugs31.42-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.42-33.33%
Other crime20.950.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.47-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4247.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour1719.9121.43%
Shoplifting138.0662.50%
Public order116.16-8.33%
Drugs45.21-33.33%
Theft from the person41.90100.00%
Other theft31.90-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.42-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.42-75.00%
Robbery10.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4250.25-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour1419.91-30.00%
Public order126.6420.00%
Shoplifting85.69-57.89%
Other theft73.79-12.50%
Drugs63.3220.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.8425.00%
Possession of weapons42.37300.00%
Vehicle crime31.900.00%
Robbery21.42-33.33%
Theft from the person20.950.00%
Burglary10.95-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4863.05-12.73%
Anti-social behaviour2022.7633.33%
Shoplifting199.4818.75%
Public order109.01-23.08%
Other theft84.74100.00%
Burglary73.7975.00%
Drugs53.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.37-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.9050.00%
Robbery31.420.00%
Bicycle theft21.420.00%
Theft from the person20.950.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5561.150.00%
Shoplifting1626.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour157.590.00%
Public order137.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.160.00%
Drugs52.840.00%
Burglary42.370.00%
Other theft41.900.00%
Robbery31.900.00%
Bicycle theft21.420.00%
Theft from the person20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20244
June 20249
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 512 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202447
July 202439
June 202438
May 202435
April 202436
March 202443
February 202444
January 202442
December 202342
November 202348
October 202355

A total of 207 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
July 202415
June 202413
May 202420
April 202420
March 202422
February 202416
January 202417
December 202314
November 202320
October 202315

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 161 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202417
July 202419
June 202410
May 202417
April 202421
March 202411
February 202411
January 202411
December 202312
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 308 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202420
July 202433
June 202440
May 202444
April 202437
March 202438
February 202415
January 202413
December 20238
November 202319
October 202316

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B98 7AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Trescott Road
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Archer Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Millsbro Road
    Total8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Haresfield Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Market Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Unicorn Hill
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Prophets Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Izod Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Silver Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Old Crest Avenue
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Grove Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Bates Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 15. Hospital
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Church Green East
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Clarke Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Market Walk
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lodge Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Nightclub
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Honeychurch Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 22. Parsons Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Other Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Alcester Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Herbert Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. William Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Vine Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Oswald Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Fir Tree Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Salop Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1