OAKENSHAW ROAD, B98 7PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B98 7PJ

OAKENSHAW ROAD, B98 7PJ, Redditch has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.15 per 1,000 population. This B98 7PJ 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 7PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 7PJ, encompassing approximately 3131 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B98 7PJ 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

OAKENSHAW ROAD, B98 7PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-33.33%
Other theft10.640.00%

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
Burglary32.87200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.96-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-75.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.0725.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.60-55.56%
Vehicle crime41.28300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In May 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 offences96.71-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.8733.33%
Public order21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.87-28.57%
Public order11.600.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.240.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.83250.00%
Burglary22.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Other theft10.64-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.830.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64100.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.64-80.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.67-23.08%
Vehicle crime23.19-33.33%
Public order20.64100.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Burglary10.32-75.00%
Other crime10.32-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.9862.50%
Burglary44.15300.00%
Other crime31.2850.00%
Vehicle crime30.96200.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.560.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20249
April 202410
March 20245
February 20247
January 20247
December 20232
November 202310
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 10 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
May 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 3 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B98 7PJ 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. Granhill Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Skilts Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Auxerre Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Larkfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Wharrington Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1