BUSHLEY CLOSE, B98 7TX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B98 7TX

BUSHLEY CLOSE, B98 7TX, Redditch has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.19 per 1,000 population. This B98 7TX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B98 postcode area, which has experienced 375 crimes and a crime rate of 7.46 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B98 7TX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 7TX, encompassing approximately 3808 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

B98 7TX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bengrove Close with total crimes: 10
  • Woodrow Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Astley Close with total crimes: 3

BUSHLEY CLOSE, B98 7TX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.1954.55%
Anti-social behaviour74.4675.00%
Public order41.84100.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.5622.22%
Criminal damage and arson42.8933.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.05-20.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.3625.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.31200.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.99-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.36100.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.940.00%
Public order22.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.53-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.09-23.08%
Vehicle crime52.63150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.31-40.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-66.67%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.8830.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.4120.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.04-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.63-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.31150.00%
Other theft11.310.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.8877.78%
Criminal damage and arson64.2050.00%
Drugs21.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.3633.33%
Drugs21.050.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.73-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7950.00%
Public order30.790.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.150.00%
Public order30.790.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202411
June 20249
May 20249
April 202410
March 202410
February 202413
January 202410
December 202316
November 20239
October 20236
September 202312

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Bengrove Close
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Woodrow Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Astley Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Kempsey Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Chadwick Mews
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Highland Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Throckmorton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Aston Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Martley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Newland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Longdon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lineholt Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Grafton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Cropthorne Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Bushley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Lapworth Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1