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

Overview of Crime in B98 7XL

HIGH TREES CLOSE, B98 7XL, Redditch has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.72 per 1,000 population. This B98 7XL 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 7XL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 7XL, encompassing approximately 1241 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

B98 7XL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Paddock Lane with total crimes: 2
  • High Trees Close with total crimes: 2

HIGH TREES CLOSE, B98 7XL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.72-22.22%
Shoplifting75.6475.00%
Vehicle crime35.6450.00%
Other theft22.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61-33.33%
Other crime11.610.00%

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 offences920.14-18.18%
Other theft47.250.00%
Shoplifting43.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.2250.00%
Vehicle crime22.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.1183.33%
Anti-social behaviour28.860.00%
Shoplifting21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.890.00%
Other theft34.83-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.42-33.33%
Shoplifting21.61-60.00%
Public order11.61-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

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 offences620.9550.00%
Other theft54.8325.00%
Shoplifting54.0366.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.0350.00%
Public order32.420.00%
Other crime22.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-50.00%

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 theft413.70-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.22-66.67%
Shoplifting33.22-50.00%
Burglary22.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%

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 offences1224.98300.00%
Other theft69.6720.00%
Shoplifting64.83-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour44.83300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.2250.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting717.72600.00%
Other theft55.6466.67%
Violence and sexual offences34.03-62.50%
Public order22.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

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 offences815.310.00%
Public order36.450.00%
Other theft32.42-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour22.42-50.00%
Shoplifting11.61-75.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%

In December 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 offences820.9560.00%
Other theft76.4516.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.64100.00%
Shoplifting43.22-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.22-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.610.00%

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 theft620.14-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences54.83-28.57%
Shoplifting54.03150.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.03200.00%
Public order22.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61100.00%
Other crime21.61100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.53-12.50%
Other theft75.640.00%
Public order25.64100.00%
Shoplifting21.61100.00%
Vehicle crime21.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In September 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 offences816.920.00%
Other theft76.450.00%
Vehicle crime45.640.00%
Public order13.220.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202411
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 202412
February 20243
January 20248
December 20238
November 20235
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 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
September 20237

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20247
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 7XL postcode area is presented below.

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