ALCESTER STREET, B98 8AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B98 8AB

ALCESTER STREET, B98 8AB, Redditch has recorded a total of 119 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 70.84 per 1,000 population. This B98 8AB 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 8AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 8AB, encompassing approximately 1679 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B98 8AB area, explore the B98 8AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-8.51% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)

B98 8AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Edward Street with total crimes: 10

ALCESTER STREET, B98 8AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4370.84-8.51%
Anti-social behaviour2625.608.33%
Shoplifting1815.48-5.26%
Public order810.71-57.89%
Other theft84.7614.29%
Drugs54.76400.00%
Vehicle crime42.98300.00%
Theft from the person32.3850.00%
Burglary11.790.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4777.3927.03%
Anti-social behaviour2427.9826.32%
Public order1914.29-5.00%
Shoplifting1911.31-42.42%
Other theft711.3175.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.1725.00%
Theft from the person22.980.00%
Possession of weapons21.19100.00%
Drugs11.19-50.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3775.00-11.90%
Shoplifting3322.02-15.38%
Public order2019.6481.82%
Anti-social behaviour1911.9135.71%
Criminal damage and arson411.31-20.00%
Other theft42.380.00%
Vehicle crime22.38-33.33%
Theft from the person21.19100.00%
Drugs21.19-60.00%
Other crime11.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.60-75.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4277.985.00%
Shoplifting3925.00-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour1423.22-22.22%
Public order118.33-35.29%
Drugs56.5525.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.98150.00%
Other theft42.98-33.33%
Possession of weapons42.3833.33%
Vehicle crime32.38-40.00%
Burglary21.79100.00%
Robbery11.19-75.00%
Theft from the person10.60-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4288.1016.67%
Violence and sexual offences4025.0011.11%
Anti-social behaviour1823.81-14.29%
Public order1710.71-22.73%
Other theft610.120.00%
Vehicle crime53.57400.00%
Drugs42.9833.33%
Robbery42.380.00%
Other crime32.38-40.00%
Possession of weapons31.7950.00%
Theft from the person21.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Bicycle theft11.190.00%
Burglary10.60-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3683.93-21.74%
Shoplifting3621.43-2.70%
Public order2221.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour2113.10-8.70%
Other theft612.50200.00%
Other crime53.5725.00%
Burglary42.98300.00%
Drugs32.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.79-71.43%
Theft from the person21.190.00%
Possession of weapons21.190.00%
Vehicle crime11.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.60-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4686.31-2.13%
Shoplifting3727.38184.62%
Anti-social behaviour2322.0264.29%
Public order1113.69-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson76.55133.33%
Drugs64.1750.00%
Other crime43.57100.00%
Bicycle theft42.380.00%
Possession of weapons22.38100.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Other theft21.19-60.00%
Burglary11.19-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4763.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour1427.98-6.67%
Shoplifting138.330.00%
Public order127.7420.00%
Other theft57.1466.67%
Drugs42.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.38-25.00%
Burglary21.790.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Robbery11.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.60-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4761.3120.51%
Anti-social behaviour1527.98-11.76%
Shoplifting138.9362.50%
Public order107.74-23.08%
Drugs45.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.38-20.00%
Other theft32.38-62.50%
Theft from the person31.7950.00%
Bicycle theft21.790.00%
Possession of weapons11.19-75.00%
Robbery10.60-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3964.88-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour1723.22-5.56%
Public order1310.1230.00%
Drugs87.7460.00%
Other theft84.760.00%
Shoplifting84.76-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.760.00%
Possession of weapons42.98300.00%
Robbery22.38100.00%
Vehicle crime21.19-33.33%
Theft from the person21.190.00%
Burglary11.19-90.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5178.5810.87%
Anti-social behaviour1830.3638.46%
Shoplifting1510.71-6.25%
Public order108.93-33.33%
Burglary105.95233.33%
Other theft85.9533.33%
Drugs54.76-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson52.98-44.44%
Vehicle crime32.98200.00%
Bicycle theft21.790.00%
Theft from the person21.190.00%
Other crime11.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Robbery10.60-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4674.410.00%
Shoplifting1627.380.00%
Public order159.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour138.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.740.00%
Drugs75.360.00%
Other theft64.170.00%
Burglary33.570.00%
Robbery31.790.00%
Bicycle theft21.790.00%
Theft from the person21.190.00%
Other crime11.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 222 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202424
July 202419
June 202414
May 202418
April 202421
March 202423
February 202414
January 202415
December 202317
November 202318
October 202313

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 521 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202447
July 202437
June 202442
May 202440
April 202436
March 202446
February 202447
January 202447
December 202339
November 202351
October 202346

A total of 168 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202419
July 202420
June 202411
May 202417
April 202422
March 202411
February 202412
January 202410
December 202313
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 289 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202419
July 202433
June 202439
May 202442
April 202436
March 202437
February 202413
January 202413
December 20238
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B98 8AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Edward Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Archer Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Millsbro Road
    Total8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Market Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Unicorn Hill
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Prophets Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Wellesbourne Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 10. Izod Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Silver Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Grove Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Bates Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 14. Hospital
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Church Green East
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Gloucester Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Clarke Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Market Walk
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lodge Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Nightclub
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Honeychurch Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 22. Prospect Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Other Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Alcester Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Herbert Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. William Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Vine Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Oswald Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Fir Tree Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Ludlow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1