EDGEWORTH CLOSE, B98 8QQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B98 8QQ

EDGEWORTH CLOSE, B98 8QQ, Redditch has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.87 per 1,000 population. This B98 8QQ 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 8QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 8QQ, encompassing approximately 3919 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-47.37% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B98 8QQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Melbury Way with total crimes: 5
  • Donnington Close with total crimes: 2
  • Chedworth Close with total crimes: 2

EDGEWORTH CLOSE, B98 8QQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences105.87-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour42.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-33.33%
Other crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.7090.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.04200.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-33.33%
Burglary20.510.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In July 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 offences106.12-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.55-77.78%
Vehicle crime31.0250.00%
Public order20.77-60.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Other crime10.26-66.67%
Other theft10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1810.46157.14%
Violence and sexual offences124.599.09%
Public order53.06150.00%
Other crime31.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.8922.22%
Anti-social behaviour72.8175.00%
Vehicle crime21.79-33.33%
Public order20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-33.33%
Drugs10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-75.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences96.38-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour42.300.00%
Other theft41.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.020.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Public order20.770.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.34-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.810.00%
Public order21.020.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.060.00%
Vehicle crime21.02-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.87-29.41%
Vehicle crime63.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53-33.33%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.63112.50%
Vehicle crime34.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-50.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.12-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.04200.00%
Possession of weapons31.53200.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-66.67%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20244
June 202418
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202419
July 202410
June 202412
May 202411
April 20249
March 202411
February 202412
January 202412
December 202317
November 20238
October 202316

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Melbury Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 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. Greystone Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wharrad Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Woodgate Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fulbrook Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Hawkesbury Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Deans Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Knowle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Upper Field Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Church Hill Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1