ASTLEY CLOSE, B98 7UA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B98 7UA

ASTLEY CLOSE, B98 7UA, Redditch has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.74 per 1,000 population. This B98 7UA 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 7UA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 7UA, encompassing approximately 3307 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

B98 7UA 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
  • Bengrove Close with total crimes: 2

ASTLEY CLOSE, B98 7UA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.74-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson42.42100.00%
Public order21.21-50.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.6740.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.2375.00%
Public order42.12100.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.0233.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.21-20.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.5325.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.51-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.51200.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.84-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.81300.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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 offences103.9325.00%
Public order23.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.95-11.11%
Vehicle crime42.42100.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-50.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In February 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 offences97.2680.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.7266.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.51300.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In January 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 offences53.63-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour31.5150.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-83.33%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.26116.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.810.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.9320.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8150.00%
Public order10.91-66.67%
Robbery10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences54.84-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5150.00%
Public order30.910.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60100.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.050.00%
Public order33.020.00%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 202410
June 20245
May 20246
April 202410
March 20248
February 20249
January 20245
December 202313
November 20236
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B98 7UA 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. Bengrove Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Kempsey Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Highland Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Woodrow North
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Longdon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Woodrow Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Astley Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Woodrow Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1