PAPER MILL DRIVE, B98 8QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B98 8QJ

PAPER MILL DRIVE, B98 8QJ, Redditch has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.54 per 1,000 population. This B98 8QJ 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 8QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 8QJ, encompassing approximately 2201 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B98 8QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Donnington Close with total crimes: 2
  • Chedworth Close with total crimes: 2

PAPER MILL DRIVE, B98 8QJ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.54-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.82-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Other crime10.910.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.53500.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.45166.67%
Public order43.63300.00%
Vehicle crime21.82100.00%
Robbery20.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.900.00%
Robbery21.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.91-71.43%
Public order10.91-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order79.99250.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.36-33.33%
Other theft20.910.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.63133.33%
Vehicle crime33.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.360.00%
Public order21.36100.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-75.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson47.270.00%
Other theft41.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.82200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.360.00%
Public order11.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.27-70.00%
Public order11.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.72233.33%
Other theft24.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-50.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.00150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.27-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Burglary10.910.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.90200.00%
Vehicle crime24.090.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson46.81100.00%
Possession of weapons31.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.91-66.67%
Public order10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.72200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.36100.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.630.00%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 20242
June 20247
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 202410
January 20243
December 20239
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20247
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
February 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20244
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
November 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Donnington Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Chedworth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Edgeworth Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fulbrook Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1