B98 7XN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B98 7XN

B98 7XN, Redditch has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.62 per 1,000 population. This B98 7XN 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 7XN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 7XN, encompassing approximately 551 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B98 7XN area, explore the B98 7XN 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 (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

B98 7XN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highfield Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • The Rough with total crimes: 2
  • Mason Road with total crimes: 2

B98 7XN 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences732.62-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour412.69300.00%
Shoplifting37.2550.00%
Public order15.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.81-80.00%
Other crime11.810.00%
Vehicle crime11.81-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences838.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson514.5066.67%
Vehicle crime29.06100.00%
Shoplifting23.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.62-66.67%
Other theft11.810.00%
Possession of weapons11.810.00%
Public order11.810.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences834.4414.29%
Criminal damage and arson314.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.44200.00%
Shoplifting25.44-84.62%
Vehicle crime13.620.00%
Public order11.81-88.89%
Other crime11.810.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1359.81160.00%
Public order923.56200.00%
Violence and sexual offences716.3140.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.69-50.00%
Drugs11.810.00%
Other theft11.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences538.06-28.57%
Shoplifting59.0666.67%
Public order39.060.00%
Other theft25.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.62-33.33%
Burglary23.62100.00%
Other crime13.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.810.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences727.19-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour312.690.00%
Shoplifting35.4450.00%
Burglary15.440.00%
Other theft11.810.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1336.25550.00%
Other crime223.56100.00%
Shoplifting23.62-50.00%
Other theft13.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.81-50.00%
Burglary11.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting423.5633.33%
Violence and sexual offences27.25-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson23.620.00%
Other theft13.620.00%
Public order11.81-66.67%
Other crime11.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.810.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences727.19-36.36%
Public order312.690.00%
Shoplifting35.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.44100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1136.2522.22%
Other theft319.94200.00%
Shoplifting35.440.00%
Vehicle crime15.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.810.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.9428.57%
Public order116.31-50.00%
Other theft11.810.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences732.62-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour412.69100.00%
Public order27.25100.00%
Shoplifting23.62-50.00%
Other theft13.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.810.00%
Other crime11.810.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1141.690.00%
Shoplifting419.940.00%
Vehicle crime37.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.440.00%
Other theft13.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.810.00%
Public order11.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20249
May 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 202413
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20247
March 202413
February 20242
January 20247
December 202311
November 20239
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Highfield Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. The Rough
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Mason Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. High Trees Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Rookery Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Vaynor Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Folly
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mason Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Jubilee Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1