OTHER ROAD, B98 8DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B98 8DP

OTHER ROAD, B98 8DP, Redditch has recorded a total of 89 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.67 per 1,000 population. This B98 8DP 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 8DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 8DP, encompassing approximately 1948 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-8.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B98 8DP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Trescott Road with total crimes: 11
  • Archer Road with total crimes: 8

OTHER ROAD, B98 8DP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3245.67-8.57%
Shoplifting2516.4266.67%
Anti-social behaviour1112.830.00%
Public order75.64-46.15%
Other theft43.5933.33%
Burglary22.050.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Theft from the person21.03-33.33%
Other crime11.03-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3542.5945.83%
Shoplifting1517.96-48.28%
Public order137.70-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour116.6757.14%
Other theft35.640.00%
Theft from the person31.54200.00%
Other crime21.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2943.10-23.68%
Violence and sexual offences2414.88-22.58%
Public order1512.31275.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.7016.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.590.00%
Other theft31.540.00%
Vehicle crime11.54-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3850.282.70%
Violence and sexual offences3119.5024.00%
Anti-social behaviour615.910.00%
Public order43.08-60.00%
Other theft32.05-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.540.00%
Possession of weapons31.540.00%
Drugs31.54-25.00%
Burglary21.54100.00%
Vehicle crime21.03-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%
Robbery10.51-80.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3753.888.82%
Violence and sexual offences2518.988.70%
Public order1012.83-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.13-45.45%
Other theft63.08100.00%
Robbery53.080.00%
Drugs42.5733.33%
Other crime32.05-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.540.00%
Possession of weapons31.54200.00%
Theft from the person11.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.51-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3452.85-2.86%
Violence and sexual offences2317.45-37.84%
Public order1511.80150.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.70-31.25%
Other crime45.6433.33%
Vehicle crime32.05200.00%
Burglary31.5450.00%
Other theft31.5450.00%
Drugs31.54-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.54-71.43%
Theft from the person11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.51-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3761.0619.35%
Shoplifting3518.98191.67%
Anti-social behaviour1617.9633.33%
Criminal damage and arson78.210.00%
Public order63.59-14.29%
Drugs53.0825.00%
Bicycle theft32.570.00%
Other crime31.540.00%
Burglary21.540.00%
Possession of weapons21.03100.00%
Other theft21.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3138.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour1215.910.00%
Shoplifting126.1620.00%
Public order76.160.00%
Drugs43.590.00%
Other theft42.05100.00%
Burglary22.050.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3136.4310.71%
Anti-social behaviour1215.919.09%
Shoplifting106.1625.00%
Public order75.13-36.36%
Drugs43.59-33.33%
Other theft22.05-66.67%
Theft from the person21.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.51-66.67%
Robbery10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2839.51-9.68%
Anti-social behaviour1114.37-38.89%
Public order115.64266.67%
Shoplifting85.64-42.86%
Drugs64.1050.00%
Other theft63.0820.00%
Possession of weapons33.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.540.00%
Theft from the person11.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3147.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour1815.9138.46%
Shoplifting149.24-6.67%
Burglary87.18100.00%
Other theft54.10150.00%
Drugs42.570.00%
Public order32.05-70.00%
Theft from the person21.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.03-50.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.51-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3149.770.00%
Shoplifting1515.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.700.00%
Public order106.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.130.00%
Vehicle crime43.590.00%
Drugs42.050.00%
Burglary42.050.00%
Theft from the person32.050.00%
Bicycle theft21.540.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 202411
March 202416
February 202412
January 202412
December 202311
November 202318
October 202313

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 202415
June 20244
May 202410
April 202415
March 20246
February 20247
January 20247
December 202311
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 359 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202435
July 202424
June 202431
May 202425
April 202423
March 202437
February 202431
January 202431
December 202328
November 202331
October 202331

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 272 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202415
July 202429
June 202438
May 202437
April 202434
March 202435
February 202412
January 202410
December 20238
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
April 20242
March 20247
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20245
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B98 8DP 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. Trescott Road
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Archer Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Millsbro Road
    Total8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Market Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Wellesbourne Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. Silver Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Grove Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Hospital
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Church Green East
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Market Walk
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Nightclub
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Honeychurch Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 15. Beoley Road West
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Prospect Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Lady Harriet'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Other Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Alcester Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Herbert Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. William Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Vine Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Smallwood Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. St Georges Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1