B98 7QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B98 7QG

B98 7QG, Redditch has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.04 per 1,000 population. This B98 7QG 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 7QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 7QG, encompassing approximately 2556 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

B98 7QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Howard Road with total crimes: 3
  • Landor Road with total crimes: 2
  • Auxerre Avenue with total crimes: 2

B98 7QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.04-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.96-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17200.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.08-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.35-28.57%
Drugs11.96-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.8275.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.7440.00%
Drugs42.740.00%
Vehicle crime11.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%

In June 2024, 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 offences57.04-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.560.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Other crime20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.91300.00%
Other crime11.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Drugs10.39-83.33%
Other theft10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.39114.29%
Drugs65.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.35-75.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.21-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour42.74300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.56100.00%
Public order21.56100.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.430.00%
Other crime23.520.00%
Drugs20.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.6580.00%
Burglary23.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.91-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour21.96-50.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.7330.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.08300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.56-42.86%
Drugs21.560.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Burglary10.78-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.7825.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.9140.00%
Burglary52.74400.00%
Public order11.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.130.00%
Other theft21.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 202410
April 202415
March 20247
February 20249
January 20249
December 20235
November 202313
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237
September 20235

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 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
April 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Howard Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Landor Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Auxerre Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dowler'S Hill Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Woodrow Centre
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hoveton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Doverdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Westbury Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Fladbury Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Studley Road
    Total1
    Public order1