B98 7LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B98 7LF

B98 7LF, Redditch has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.48 per 1,000 population. This B98 7LF 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 7LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 7LF, encompassing approximately 2007 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

B98 7LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Farm Road with total crimes: 3
  • Shakespeare Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Alders Close with total crimes: 1

B98 7LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.480.00%
Public order31.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.49-75.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson48.97300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.99-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.99300.00%
Public order21.990.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.98-40.00%
Burglary32.990.00%
Other theft11.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.4742.86%
Anti-social behaviour24.98-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Other theft11.00-50.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.50-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.97133.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.49-25.00%
Public order21.49-33.33%
Other theft21.000.00%
Shoplifting21.000.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.98300.00%
Public order31.99-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.490.00%
Vehicle crime21.490.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order45.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.99200.00%
Drugs21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In February 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs21.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.00-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.970.00%
Public order32.4950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Shoplifting21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.98-16.67%
Public order22.49100.00%
Drugs11.00-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.4820.00%
Drugs32.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.49-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-80.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.490.00%
Vehicle crime52.490.00%
Other crime32.490.00%
Shoplifting21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Public order10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20233

A total of 2 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Farm Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Shakespeare Avenue
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Alders Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Park Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Holloway Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Winyate Hill
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Red Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1