B98 7AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B98 7AR

B98 7AR, Redditch has recorded a total of 104 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 53.93 per 1,000 population. This B98 7AR 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 7AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 7AR, encompassing approximately 1928 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B98 7AR area, explore the B98 7AR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)

B98 7AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Archer Road with total crimes: 8
  • Millsbro Road with total crimes: 8

B98 7AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4053.93-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour1720.746.25%
Shoplifting168.82-15.79%
Other theft98.3028.57%
Public order64.67-64.71%
Drugs43.11100.00%
Vehicle crime42.07100.00%
Theft from the person32.0750.00%
Bicycle theft11.560.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-75.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4260.1610.53%
Shoplifting1921.78-29.63%
Public order179.85-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour168.8214.29%
Other theft78.3040.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.63-20.00%
Drugs22.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Theft from the person21.040.00%
Possession of weapons21.04-33.33%
Robbery11.040.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3861.712.70%
Shoplifting2719.71-28.95%
Public order1914.0090.00%
Anti-social behaviour149.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.260.00%
Other theft52.59-44.44%
Possession of weapons32.590.00%
Drugs21.56-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.04-50.00%
Theft from the person21.04100.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3867.94-13.64%
Violence and sexual offences3719.71-5.13%
Anti-social behaviour1419.19-26.32%
Public order107.26-41.18%
Other theft95.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.6766.67%
Drugs52.5966.67%
Burglary42.59300.00%
Vehicle crime42.070.00%
Possession of weapons32.070.00%
Theft from the person11.56-66.67%
Robbery10.52-75.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4477.7922.22%
Violence and sexual offences3922.8211.43%
Anti-social behaviour1920.23-5.00%
Public order179.85-15.00%
Other theft68.820.00%
Robbery43.110.00%
Vehicle crime42.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0750.00%
Other crime31.5650.00%
Drugs31.56-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.5650.00%
Theft from the person31.5650.00%
Bicycle theft11.560.00%
Burglary10.52-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3670.012.86%
Violence and sexual offences3518.67-18.60%
Anti-social behaviour2018.15-13.04%
Public order2010.3781.82%
Other theft610.3750.00%
Drugs43.110.00%
Burglary32.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.56-50.00%
Other crime21.04-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-71.43%
Theft from the person21.040.00%
Possession of weapons21.04100.00%
Bicycle theft11.04-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4372.092.38%
Shoplifting3522.30169.23%
Anti-social behaviour2318.1543.75%
Public order1111.9322.22%
Criminal damage and arson75.70250.00%
Other theft43.630.00%
Vehicle crime42.0733.33%
Bicycle theft42.070.00%
Drugs42.0733.33%
Other crime32.0750.00%
Possession of weapons11.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4251.86-2.33%
Anti-social behaviour1621.786.67%
Shoplifting138.3018.18%
Public order96.74-25.00%
Other theft44.6733.33%
Vehicle crime32.0750.00%
Burglary31.56200.00%
Drugs31.56-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.56-50.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.52-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4353.424.88%
Anti-social behaviour1522.307.14%
Public order127.78-7.69%
Shoplifting116.2237.50%
Drugs45.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.07-20.00%
Theft from the person42.07100.00%
Other theft32.07-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.56-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.040.00%
Possession of weapons11.04-75.00%
Robbery10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4154.97-18.00%
Anti-social behaviour1421.26-30.00%
Public order137.2630.00%
Shoplifting86.74-52.94%
Drugs64.1520.00%
Other theft63.11-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.110.00%
Possession of weapons42.59300.00%
Vehicle crime32.070.00%
Robbery21.56-33.33%
Theft from the person21.04100.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Burglary10.52-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5069.49-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour2025.9353.85%
Shoplifting1710.376.25%
Other theft108.82150.00%
Public order105.19-23.08%
Burglary65.19100.00%
Drugs53.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.59-28.57%
Vehicle crime32.590.00%
Robbery31.560.00%
Bicycle theft21.560.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.52-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5465.860.00%
Shoplifting1628.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour138.300.00%
Public order136.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.740.00%
Drugs53.630.00%
Other theft42.590.00%
Vehicle crime32.070.00%
Robbery31.560.00%
Burglary31.560.00%
Bicycle theft21.560.00%
Theft from the person21.040.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20245
June 20249
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 504 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202442
July 202438
June 202437
May 202439
April 202435
March 202443
February 202442
January 202443
December 202341
November 202350
October 202354

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
July 202414
June 202414
May 202419
April 202420
March 202423
February 202416
January 202415
December 202314
November 202320
October 202313

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 280 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
July 202427
June 202438
May 202444
April 202436
March 202435
February 202413
January 202411
December 20238
November 202317
October 202316

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 157 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202417
July 202419
June 202410
May 202417
April 202420
March 202411
February 20249
January 202412
December 202313
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 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 20231
October 20232

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
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 7AR 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. Archer Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Millsbro Road
    Total8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Haresfield Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Market Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Unicorn Hill
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Prophets Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Izod Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Silver Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Old Crest Avenue
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Grove Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Bates Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 14. Church Green East
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Clarke Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Market Walk
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lodge Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Nightclub
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Honeychurch Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 20. Parsons Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Alcester Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Herbert Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. William Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Vine Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Oswald Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Fir Tree Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Salop Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Ludlow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. West Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1