EDGEFIELD CLOSE, B98 7WB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B98 7WB

EDGEFIELD CLOSE, B98 7WB, Redditch has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.94 per 1,000 population. This B98 7WB 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 7WB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 7WB, encompassing approximately 477 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

B98 7WB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 4
  • Atworth Close with total crimes: 3
  • Whetstone Street with total crimes: 2

EDGEFIELD CLOSE, B98 7WB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences520.94-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour310.470.00%
Other theft16.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.090.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences829.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour316.7650.00%
Other theft26.280.00%
Drugs14.190.00%

In July 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 offences833.51300.00%
Anti-social behaviour216.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.19100.00%
Vehicle crime14.190.00%
Other crime12.090.00%
Possession of weapons12.090.00%
Theft from the person12.090.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.76-50.00%
Public order14.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.09-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.090.00%
Other theft12.090.00%
Theft from the person12.090.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences425.130.00%
Public order28.380.00%
Vehicle crime24.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.190.00%
Drugs12.090.00%
Burglary12.090.00%
Shoplifting12.090.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences418.8533.33%
Anti-social behaviour38.38200.00%
Burglary16.280.00%
Other theft12.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences316.76200.00%
Public order36.280.00%
Vehicle crime16.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.09-80.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour516.76150.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.47-50.00%
Shoplifting12.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.09-87.50%

In January 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 offences829.3214.29%
Anti-social behaviour216.76-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.190.00%
Other theft14.190.00%
Possession of weapons12.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences733.51133.33%
Anti-social behaviour314.660.00%
Public order26.28100.00%
Shoplifting24.190.00%
Theft from the person14.190.00%
Burglary12.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences316.760.00%
Other theft26.28-50.00%
Drugs14.190.00%
Other crime12.090.00%
Public order12.09-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour635.610.00%
Other theft412.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.380.00%
Public order36.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
October 20236

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20248
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20248
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 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
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Atworth Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Whetstone Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Studley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1