VERNON CLOSE, B98 8JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B98 8JD

VERNON CLOSE, B98 8JD, Redditch has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.72 per 1,000 population. This B98 8JD 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 8JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 8JD, encompassing approximately 2083 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B98 8JD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Huins Close with total crimes: 3
  • St Stephens Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

VERNON CLOSE, B98 8JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.72133.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.360.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.24-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences32.88-40.00%
Theft from the person21.440.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.72133.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.36-44.44%
Public order12.400.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.72125.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.32200.00%
Public order11.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.84-33.33%
Other crime11.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.760.00%
Vehicle crime22.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.2850.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.880.00%
Public order20.96100.00%
Other crime10.960.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.92-50.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

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 behaviour47.20-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.92-33.33%
Robbery31.920.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.24-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.8825.00%
Public order22.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.36-20.00%
Public order21.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.96-77.78%
Burglary20.96-33.33%
Other crime10.960.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.240.00%
Vehicle crime96.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.400.00%
Burglary31.440.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20249
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237
September 202314

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

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
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Huins Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. St Stephens Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Forge Mill Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Neville Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Seymour Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Huband Close
    Total1
    Other theft1