HOVETON CLOSE, B98 7HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B98 7HW

HOVETON CLOSE, B98 7HW, Redditch has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.47 per 1,000 population. This B98 7HW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B98 postcode area, which has experienced 375 crimes and a crime rate of 7.46 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B98 7HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 7HW, encompassing approximately 2239 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B98 7HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Watery Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Hoveton Close with total crimes: 2

HOVETON CLOSE, B98 7HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-66.67%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary33.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3450.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.34-33.33%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.25300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.79-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89100.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Other crime10.89-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.36-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.68100.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.47350.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.020.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.57-66.67%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.680.00%
Other crime21.340.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.13-20.00%
Burglary21.79100.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.47-44.44%
Other crime12.230.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.38-25.00%
Public order24.02100.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%
Other theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.49140.00%
Burglary35.3650.00%
Vehicle crime21.34100.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.230.00%
Burglary21.790.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20249
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20239
October 202312
September 20235

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
November 20232
October 20231

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

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Watery Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hoveton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Auxerre Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Larkfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Studley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1