B98 7SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B98 7SH

B98 7SH, Redditch has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.13 per 1,000 population. This B98 7SH 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 7SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 7SH, encompassing approximately 3935 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B98 7SH area, explore the B98 7SH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

B98 7SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Martley Close with total crimes: 6
  • Chadwick Mews with total crimes: 3
  • Landor Road with total crimes: 2

B98 7SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.1318.18%
Criminal damage and arson73.30600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.78-16.67%
Public order31.2750.00%
Bicycle theft20.760.00%
Drugs10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.61-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour62.800.00%
Drugs21.52-50.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.8827.27%
Anti-social behaviour63.5620.00%
Drugs41.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.02100.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.86-47.62%
Anti-social behaviour52.80-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.27100.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Other crime20.51100.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.34250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.780.00%
Drugs20.51-66.67%
Other theft20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.3940.00%
Drugs65.34200.00%
Vehicle crime21.52-33.33%
Public order20.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-71.43%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.6715.38%
Anti-social behaviour73.81133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.7820.00%
Burglary31.52200.00%
Vehicle crime30.760.00%
Public order30.76200.00%
Other theft30.7650.00%
Drugs20.760.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.37-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.27-40.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.1215.38%
Criminal damage and arson53.8125.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.2766.67%
Drugs21.270.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In December 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 offences136.35-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson43.30-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.02-25.00%
Drugs20.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.1728.57%
Criminal damage and arson54.5766.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.27-55.56%
Drugs31.020.00%
Burglary20.76-60.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Other crime20.51100.00%
Public order20.51-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.560.00%
Burglary52.290.00%
Public order31.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.760.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202414
June 202411
May 202421
April 202421
March 202415
February 202413
January 202415
December 202313
November 202318
October 202314

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Martley Close
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Chadwick Mews
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Landor Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Auxerre Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dowler'S Hill Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Woodrow Centre
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Newland Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Kempsey Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Wishaw Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Highland Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Ladygrove Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Woodrow North
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Doverdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Westbury Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Fladbury Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Studley Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Longdon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1