HIGH TREES CLOSE, B98 7XJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B98 7XJ

HIGH TREES CLOSE, B98 7XJ, Redditch has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.15 per 1,000 population. This B98 7XJ 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 7XJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 7XJ, encompassing approximately 1276 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

B98 7XJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Paddock Lane with total crimes: 2

HIGH TREES CLOSE, B98 7XJ 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences821.15-11.11%
Shoplifting86.27100.00%
Vehicle crime56.2766.67%
Other theft23.92-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.570.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences921.15-18.18%
Other theft47.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.13100.00%
Shoplifting43.1333.33%
Vehicle crime33.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.2357.14%
Shoplifting38.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.350.00%
Drugs21.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.3216.67%
Other theft35.48-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.35-33.33%
Shoplifting21.57-60.00%
Public order11.57-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.3650.00%
Other theft54.7025.00%
Shoplifting53.9225.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.920.00%
Public order32.350.00%
Other crime22.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-50.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft414.88-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.13-66.67%
Shoplifting43.13-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.13-25.00%
Burglary22.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1224.28300.00%
Other theft69.4020.00%
Shoplifting64.70-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.70300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.1350.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting818.01700.00%
Other theft56.2766.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.92-62.50%
Public order22.35-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.88-11.11%
Public order36.27200.00%
Other theft32.35-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour22.35-50.00%
Shoplifting11.57-75.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences921.9380.00%
Other theft77.0516.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.48100.00%
Shoplifting43.13-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.13-33.33%
Public order11.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft619.58-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences54.70-37.50%
Shoplifting53.92150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.92200.00%
Public order22.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.570.00%
Other crime21.57100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences819.580.00%
Other theft76.270.00%
Public order25.480.00%
Shoplifting21.570.00%
Vehicle crime21.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.570.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202411
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 202412
February 20243
January 20248
December 20239
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20246
February 20248
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft2
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Paddock Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Painswick Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. High Trees Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Vaynor Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Folly
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mickleton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Kenilworth Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Blythe Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Mitcheldean Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Mason Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Jubilee Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1