OAKRIDGE CLOSE, B98 9JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B98 9JU

OAKRIDGE CLOSE, B98 9JU, Redditch has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.82 per 1,000 population. This B98 9JU 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 9JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 9JU, encompassing approximately 2444 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

B98 9JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Melbury Way with total crimes: 5
  • Pebworth Close with total crimes: 2

OAKRIDGE CLOSE, B98 9JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.82-44.44%
Shoplifting52.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.05-25.00%
Public order31.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Bicycle theft20.820.00%

In August 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 offences96.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.64-50.00%

In July 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 offences910.2380.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.68-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson42.45300.00%
Possession of weapons21.640.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.8222.22%
Violence and sexual offences54.50-37.50%
Public order32.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.77125.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.68-20.00%
Burglary13.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%

In April 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 offences109.8211.11%
Anti-social behaviour44.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.64100.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Bicycle theft20.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences96.55800.00%
Vehicle crime23.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82100.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs12.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-88.89%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-66.67%
Shoplifting10.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.9550.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.6850.00%
Shoplifting31.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.9120.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.450.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences54.91-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.050.00%
Public order20.82100.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 202411
May 20249
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20249
June 20245
May 20248
April 202410
March 20249
February 20241
January 20249
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B98 9JU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Melbury Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Pebworth Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Naseby Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Maisemore Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Church Hill
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Sandhurst Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Upper Field Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Church Hill Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tanhouse Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Berkeswell Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1