B98 8HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B98 8HR

B98 8HR, Redditch has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.69 per 1,000 population. This B98 8HR 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 8HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 8HR, encompassing approximately 1026 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B98 8HR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • St Stephens Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Forge Mill Road with total crimes: 2

B98 8HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.690.00%
Shoplifting34.8750.00%
Public order22.920.00%
Other theft11.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.61150.00%
Other theft24.870.00%
Shoplifting21.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.95100.00%
Public order21.950.00%
Other crime11.950.00%
Burglary10.970.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson210.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.95-71.43%
Public order21.95100.00%
Shoplifting21.95-50.00%
Burglary11.950.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.66600.00%
Shoplifting46.82-20.00%
Public order13.900.00%
Other theft10.970.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting511.6966.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.95-87.50%
Burglary10.97-50.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.51166.67%
Shoplifting37.7950.00%
Burglary22.92100.00%
Vehicle crime21.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.95-50.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Drugs10.970.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.74-50.00%
Shoplifting22.92-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.950.00%
Burglary11.950.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Robbery10.970.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.66500.00%
Shoplifting35.84-40.00%
Burglary12.920.00%
Public order10.97-66.67%
Theft from the person10.970.00%
Other crime10.970.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting515.580.00%
Public order34.87200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.92-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.950.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Theft from the person10.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.97-66.67%
Drugs10.970.00%
Other crime10.970.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting512.66150.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.8750.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.92200.00%
Public order12.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting28.77-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.95100.00%
Drugs11.950.00%
Robbery10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.97-75.00%
Public order10.970.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.660.00%
Shoplifting33.900.00%
Burglary12.920.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Other crime10.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20247
May 20241
April 20248
March 20243
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. St Stephens Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Forge Mill Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Neville Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Middlehouse Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1