CROPTHORNE CLOSE, B98 7SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B98 7SJ

CROPTHORNE CLOSE, B98 7SJ, Redditch has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.58 per 1,000 population. This B98 7SJ 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 7SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 7SJ, encompassing approximately 4353 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

B98 7SJ 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
  • Auxerre Avenue with total crimes: 2

CROPTHORNE CLOSE, B98 7SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.58-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson73.68250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.61-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Public order20.46-50.00%
Other theft20.46100.00%
Drugs10.46-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.8021.05%
Anti-social behaviour125.2820.00%
Public order42.760.00%
Drugs20.92-50.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-80.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.2690.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.3642.86%
Vehicle crime52.30400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.150.00%
Drugs41.150.00%
Public order40.920.00%
Other theft10.92-66.67%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences106.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.30-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.6166.67%
Other theft31.1550.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.1917.65%
Anti-social behaviour84.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.840.00%
Drugs30.69-50.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.12-10.53%
Drugs63.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-33.33%
Public order20.46-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.5726.67%
Anti-social behaviour84.3633.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.84-16.67%
Public order41.15100.00%
Burglary30.92200.00%
Vehicle crime30.69200.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Drugs20.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.507.14%
Criminal damage and arson63.4520.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.380.00%
Other crime31.380.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In January 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 offences146.89-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour63.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.38-16.67%
Burglary21.150.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.5820.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.1420.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.380.00%
Drugs20.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences157.8136.36%
Criminal damage and arson53.4525.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.15-66.67%
Drugs30.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Public order20.46-33.33%
Burglary10.46-75.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.530.00%
Burglary42.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.920.00%
Public order30.920.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

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 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202423
July 202419
June 202410
May 202420
April 202417
March 202419
February 202415
January 202414
December 202318
November 202315
October 202311

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202412
July 202410
June 20247
May 20248
April 20244
March 20248
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B98 7SJ 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. Auxerre Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Woodrow Centre
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Newland Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Pedmore Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Bengrove 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. Longdon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Astley Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Woodrow Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1