UPPER FIELD CLOSE, B98 9LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B98 9LE

UPPER FIELD CLOSE, B98 9LE, Redditch has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.93 per 1,000 population. This B98 9LE 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 9LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 9LE, encompassing approximately 4480 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B98 9LE 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
  • Robinson Mews with total crimes: 3

UPPER FIELD CLOSE, B98 9LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.93-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour63.57-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson51.340.00%
Shoplifting51.120.00%
Public order31.1250.00%
Bicycle theft20.670.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.4935.29%
Anti-social behaviour115.1337.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.4525.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.15-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour83.79-65.22%
Criminal damage and arson41.79100.00%
Vehicle crime30.8950.00%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Public order20.45-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Other crime10.45-66.67%
Burglary10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2313.1735.29%
Violence and sexual offences215.130.00%
Public order64.69500.00%
Other crime31.34200.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-33.33%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.2723.53%
Anti-social behaviour174.6970.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.79-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-50.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.4913.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.7925.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.23300.00%
Vehicle crime40.89300.00%
Other theft40.89300.00%
Public order30.89200.00%
Bicycle theft20.670.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.2587.50%
Anti-social behaviour83.3560.00%
Drugs11.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences84.69-57.89%
Anti-social behaviour51.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Drugs10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.22-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.37-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson54.2425.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.1225.00%
Burglary31.120.00%
Shoplifting30.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Other theft20.45-33.33%
Public order20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.89-33.33%
Other theft30.89200.00%
Public order20.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.70-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson62.45200.00%
Public order41.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.45100.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20248
June 202423
May 202417
April 202410
March 20248
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202423
July 202417
June 202421
May 202421
April 202417
March 202415
February 20248
January 202419
December 202322
November 202311
October 202317

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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
May 20241

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
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 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 9LE 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. Robinson Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Chedworth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Edgeworth Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Greystone Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rickyard Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Pebworth Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wharrad Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Woodgate Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fulbrook Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Hawkesbury Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Deans Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Naseby Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Sandhurst Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Knowle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Upper Field Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Church Hill Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Tanhouse Lane
    Total1
    Public order1