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

Overview of Crime in B98 7HW

HOVETON CLOSE, B98 7HW, Redditch has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.57 per 1,000 population. This B98 7HW 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B98 7HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Landor Road with total crimes: 2
  • Auxerre Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Dowler'S Hill Crescent with total crimes: 2

HOVETON CLOSE, B98 7HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34100.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%

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 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
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 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Landor Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Auxerre Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dowler'S Hill Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Hoveton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Studley Road
    Total1
    Public order1