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

Overview of Crime in B98 7QF

HEDGEROW CLOSE, B98 7QF, Redditch has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.17 per 1,000 population. This B98 7QF 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 7QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 7QF, encompassing approximately 1636 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

B98 7QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Hedgerow Close with total crimes: 1
  • Wishaw Close with total crimes: 1

HEDGEROW CLOSE, B98 7QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.1775.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.28100.00%
Other theft22.44-33.33%
Drugs11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

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
Shoplifting47.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.440.00%
Other theft31.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.83-50.00%
Drugs11.220.00%

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 offences44.280.00%
Shoplifting22.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.22-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.17100.00%
Other theft42.440.00%
Vehicle crime32.440.00%
Shoplifting21.83-60.00%
Public order11.22-50.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting513.4466.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.06-16.67%
Other theft43.0633.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.44100.00%
Public order21.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.17500.00%
Other theft33.67-50.00%
Shoplifting31.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.22-75.00%

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 theft612.2220.00%
Shoplifting63.67-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.440.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.61-75.00%

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
Shoplifting711.00600.00%
Other theft54.28150.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.06100.00%
Public order22.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.89-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.22-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%
Shoplifting10.61-75.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.83350.00%
Other theft55.50-16.67%
Shoplifting43.06-20.00%
Other crime12.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft611.00-14.29%
Shoplifting53.67150.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.06-33.33%
Other crime21.22100.00%
Public order11.220.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft711.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.28-57.14%
Shoplifting21.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22100.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft711.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.280.00%
Public order14.280.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
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 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20239
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft2
  • 2. Hedgerow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wishaw Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Harris Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Alder Carr Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mickleton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1