B98 7YJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B98 7YJ

B98 7YJ, Redditch has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.65 per 1,000 population. This B98 7YJ 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 7YJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 7YJ, encompassing approximately 975 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

B98 7YJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Highfield Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • The Rough with total crimes: 2

B98 7YJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting826.65100.00%
Violence and sexual offences88.20-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour48.2033.33%
Other theft24.10-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.050.00%
Other crime11.020.00%

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 offences925.62-10.00%
Other theft49.220.00%
Shoplifting44.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.100.00%
Vehicle crime23.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Public order11.020.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.5066.67%
Anti-social behaviour310.2550.00%
Shoplifting23.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.02-50.00%
Public order11.02-50.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.5020.00%
Other theft46.15-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.10-50.00%
Public order22.05-66.67%
Shoplifting22.05-60.00%
Vehicle crime22.050.00%
Drugs12.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order628.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.15-37.50%
Other theft55.1225.00%
Shoplifting55.1266.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.120.00%
Other crime14.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Burglary11.020.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences822.55-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour48.2033.33%
Other theft44.10-33.33%
Shoplifting34.10-50.00%
Vehicle crime23.070.00%
Burglary12.050.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1333.82225.00%
Other theft613.3250.00%
Shoplifting66.15-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson36.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.07200.00%
Other crime23.070.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting721.52600.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.17-50.00%
Other theft44.10100.00%
Public order24.10-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.05-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

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 offences819.47-38.46%
Public order38.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.070.00%
Other theft23.07-71.43%
Shoplifting12.05-75.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1330.7444.44%
Other theft713.320.00%
Shoplifting47.17-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.070.00%
Vehicle crime12.050.00%

In November 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 offences927.6780.00%
Other theft79.220.00%
Shoplifting57.17150.00%
Public order25.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.050.00%
Other crime22.05100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft721.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.17-54.55%
Public order25.120.00%
Shoplifting22.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.02-75.00%
Other crime11.020.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1127.670.00%
Other theft711.270.00%
Vehicle crime47.170.00%
Public order24.100.00%
Shoplifting12.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
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 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202410
June 20246
May 20245
April 20248
March 202413
February 20244
January 20248
December 202313
November 20239
October 20235
September 202311

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 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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
November 20232
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 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 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
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft2
  • 2. Highfield Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. The Rough
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Mason Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mickleton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Mitcheldean Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Mason Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Jubilee Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1