WESTBURY PLACE, B98 7GH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B98 7GH

WESTBURY PLACE, B98 7GH, Redditch has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.22 per 1,000 population. This B98 7GH 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 7GH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 7GH, encompassing approximately 3253 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B98 7GH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Martley Close with total crimes: 6
  • Howard Road with total crimes: 3
  • Landor Road with total crimes: 2

WESTBURY PLACE, B98 7GH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.69500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.840.00%
Public order21.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.53-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour52.770.00%
Drugs11.54-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.9922.22%
Anti-social behaviour53.3825.00%
Drugs41.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.07-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour42.77-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.23300.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Other crime20.61100.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.91-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.92250.00%
Drugs22.15-66.67%
Other crime10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.1466.67%
Drugs66.15200.00%
Vehicle crime21.840.00%
Public order20.61-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-66.67%
Other theft10.61-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.69500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.840.00%
Public order31.23200.00%
Other theft30.92200.00%
Vehicle crime20.92100.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Drugs20.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.690.00%
Other crime21.230.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-75.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.3833.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.69300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.23100.00%
Drugs21.230.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.23-50.00%
Drugs22.77-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.3763.64%
Criminal damage and arson45.5333.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.23-55.56%
Drugs31.230.00%
Burglary20.92-60.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.380.00%
Burglary52.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.540.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202411
June 20249
May 202416
April 202420
March 202412
February 202412
January 202412
December 20239
November 202318
October 202311

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Martley Close
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Howard Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Landor Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Auxerre Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dowler'S Hill Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Woodrow Centre
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Newland Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Kempsey Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Ladygrove Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Woodrow North
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Doverdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Westbury Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Fladbury Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Studley Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Longdon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1