B98 8JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B98 8JQ

B98 8JQ, Redditch has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.57 per 1,000 population. This B98 8JQ 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 8JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 8JQ, encompassing approximately 1968 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B98 8JQ area, explore the B98 8JQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B98 8JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Huins Close with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Neville Close with total crimes: 2

B98 8JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.570.00%
Drugs12.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

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 behaviour67.11-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences43.050.00%
Theft from the person22.030.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

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 behaviour76.60133.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.56-42.86%
Burglary12.030.00%
Public order10.510.00%

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 offences75.5975.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.06-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

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 offences55.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.540.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In March 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 offences56.60-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour22.54-33.33%
Public order21.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.13175.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.59200.00%
Public order21.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.570.00%
Other theft22.030.00%
Burglary11.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.60-33.33%
Robbery32.030.00%
Burglary21.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.050.00%
Public order12.030.00%

In October 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 behaviour46.10-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.03-63.64%
Burglary22.03-33.33%
Public order11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-87.50%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.240.00%
Vehicle crime85.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.060.00%
Burglary32.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Other theft11.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 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
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 202411
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 202311

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 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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
December 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
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 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
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
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 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20238

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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 8JQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Huins Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Neville Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Seymour Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Huband Close
    Total1
    Other theft1