B98 8JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B98 8JT

B98 8JT, Redditch has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.58 per 1,000 population. This B98 8JT 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 8JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 8JT, encompassing approximately 2429 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

B98 8JT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trescott Road with total crimes: 11
  • Farm Road with total crimes: 3
  • Shakespeare Avenue with total crimes: 3

B98 8JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting813.58700.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.2960.00%
Public order63.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.470.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.59-16.67%
Public order32.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.23-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23100.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences65.35-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour42.47100.00%
Other theft21.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.11133.33%
Burglary35.760.00%
Other theft31.2350.00%
Shoplifting21.23-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.4120.00%
Shoplifting42.47300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.65-50.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%
Other crime10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.41-44.44%
Vehicle crime42.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.65-33.33%
Public order31.65-25.00%
Shoplifting11.230.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.70125.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.70500.00%
Public order42.47300.00%
Drugs21.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.53-66.67%
Shoplifting21.650.00%
Public order10.82-66.67%
Other theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-66.67%
Drugs10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.119.09%
Anti-social behaviour34.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2350.00%
Public order31.230.00%
Shoplifting21.230.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.0622.22%
Public order34.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-50.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.06125.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.70-50.00%
Shoplifting41.65100.00%
Drugs21.65100.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.110.00%
Vehicle crime53.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.650.00%
Shoplifting21.230.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20246
June 202414
May 20246
April 20245
March 20249
February 20244
January 202412
December 202311
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
October 20235

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Trescott Road
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Farm Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Shakespeare Avenue
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Kingsley Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Beoley Road West
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Britannia Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Alders Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Park Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Holloway Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Breedon Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Arthur Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Beoley Road East
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Temple Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Prospect Road South
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Stevenson Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Winyate Hill
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Red Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1