FORGE MILL ROAD, B98 8HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B98 8HQ

FORGE MILL ROAD, B98 8HQ, Redditch has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.47 per 1,000 population. This B98 8HQ 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 8HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 8HQ, encompassing approximately 1701 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B98 8HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Stephens Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Forge Mill Road with total crimes: 2

FORGE MILL ROAD, B98 8HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.4720.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.530.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.94100.00%
Public order22.35100.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.29-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.940.00%
Public order11.180.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.47300.00%
Public order14.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.11100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.18-66.67%
Other crime11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.05100.00%
Vehicle crime33.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.76-50.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Robbery11.180.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.53200.00%
Public order21.76100.00%
Other crime11.180.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.70-50.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.59-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.88100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.3533.33%
Public order12.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.11-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.76100.00%
Public order21.18100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.29-28.57%
Public order12.94-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-87.50%
Other crime10.590.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime812.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.700.00%
Public order24.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
January 20242

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
October 20231
September 20238

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Stephens Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Forge Mill Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Neville Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Seymour Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Huband Close
    Total1
    Other theft1