B98 8JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B98 8JF

B98 8JF, Redditch has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.21 per 1,000 population. This B98 8JF 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 8JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 8JF, encompassing approximately 2416 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B98 8JF 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

B98 8JF 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.2175.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.90-66.67%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.79-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences42.480.00%
Theft from the person21.660.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.97133.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.90-42.86%
Burglary11.660.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.9740.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.90200.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.97-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.2825.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.2133.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.31200.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Other theft10.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.5520.00%
Other theft22.480.00%
Burglary10.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.62-37.50%
Robbery32.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.24-40.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.7914.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.310.00%
Public order12.070.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.28-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.90-16.67%
Burglary32.07-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.24-77.78%
Public order10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.140.00%
Vehicle crime94.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.720.00%
Burglary42.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.660.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Public order10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236

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 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 202410
February 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
February 20241
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B98 8JF 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. Neville Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Beoley Road East
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Temple Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Prospect Road South
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Seymour Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Huband Close
    Total1
    Other theft1