HEDGEROW CLOSE, B98 7QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B98 7QE

HEDGEROW CLOSE, B98 7QE, Redditch has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.65 per 1,000 population. This B98 7QE 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 7QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 7QE, encompassing approximately 1733 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B98 7QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Highland Way with total crimes: 2
  • Wishaw Close with total crimes: 1

HEDGEROW CLOSE, B98 7QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.310.00%
Other theft31.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.73-50.00%
Drugs11.150.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.04300.00%
Shoplifting22.310.00%
Vehicle crime11.15-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.96700.00%
Other theft44.620.00%
Shoplifting22.31-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Public order11.150.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.58-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.1120.00%
Shoplifting53.4666.67%
Other theft42.8833.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.310.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.50400.00%
Other theft32.88-50.00%
Shoplifting31.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.730.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft611.5420.00%
Shoplifting63.46-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.310.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.58-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.81600.00%
Other theft54.04150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.880.00%
Public order21.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.31-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%
Shoplifting10.58-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.96250.00%
Other theft54.04150.00%
Shoplifting42.88-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.310.00%
Other crime11.150.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.35150.00%
Other theft22.88-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences21.15-50.00%
Public order11.150.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft710.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.040.00%
Shoplifting22.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.150.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft79.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.040.00%
Public order22.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.150.00%
Shoplifting11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20248
May 20241
March 20244
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20247
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
March 20242
December 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Highland Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Wishaw Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Throckmorton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lapworth Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1