B98 8LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B98 8LL

B98 8LL, Redditch has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.45 per 1,000 population. This B98 8LL 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 8LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 8LL, encompassing approximately 2944 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

B98 8LL 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
  • Beoley Road West with total crimes: 2

B98 8LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.4580.00%
Other theft33.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-66.67%
Burglary20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.09-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.040.00%
Theft from the person21.700.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.77100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.70100.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.40300.00%
Public order11.360.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.40-28.57%
Other crime11.700.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.43-46.15%
Vehicle crime42.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.36-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-33.33%
Drugs10.680.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.1530.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.41-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.1142.86%
Anti-social behaviour43.4033.33%
Public order21.36100.00%
Other theft10.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In January 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 offences75.09-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour32.38-25.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In December 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 offences97.8112.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.06-20.00%
Robbery31.360.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

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 offences84.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.72-16.67%
Public order11.70-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.720.00%
Burglary32.040.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20245
April 20247
March 202413
February 202410
January 20247
December 20239
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20248
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B98 8LL 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. Beoley Road West
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Neville Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Lady Harriet'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Other Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Temple Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Prospect Road South
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. St Georges Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Seymour Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Huband Close
    Total1
    Other theft1