HOWARD ROAD, B98 7SE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B98 7SE

HOWARD ROAD, B98 7SE, Redditch has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.57 per 1,000 population. This B98 7SE 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 7SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 7SE, encompassing approximately 1641 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B98 7SE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Martley Close with total crimes: 6
  • Howard Road with total crimes: 3
  • Woodrow Centre with total crimes: 2

HOWARD ROAD, B98 7SE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.5740.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.26500.00%
Vehicle crime23.660.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-66.67%
Public order10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In August 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 offences56.09-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour33.05-25.00%
Drugs11.83-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.97-12.50%
Drugs44.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.44-33.33%
Other theft11.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.87200.00%
Other crime21.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Burglary11.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.92-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour24.870.00%
Drugs11.22-83.33%
Other theft10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.5712.50%
Drugs65.48500.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.66-60.00%
Other theft11.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences814.6260.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.87400.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.0533.33%
Public order22.44100.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Drugs10.61-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.9225.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.050.00%
Drugs21.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.22-50.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.44100.00%
Drugs11.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.870.00%
Drugs22.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.97-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson42.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.44-50.00%
Drugs32.440.00%
Public order21.830.00%
Other theft11.22-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.79166.67%
Violence and sexual offences74.87-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson24.260.00%
Burglary21.22100.00%
Other theft21.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.830.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Possession of weapons21.220.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20247
June 20248
May 20248
April 20249
March 20248
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 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
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Martley Close
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Howard Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Woodrow Centre
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Newland Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Doverdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Westbury Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Fladbury Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Studley Road
    Total1
    Public order1