B98 9NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B98 9NP

B98 9NP, Redditch has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.29 per 1,000 population. This B98 9NP 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 9NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B98 9NP, encompassing approximately 3619 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B98 9NP area, explore the B98 9NP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B98 9NP 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
  • Edgeworth Close with total crimes: 2

B98 9NP 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.29-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour62.76-25.00%
Shoplifting51.660.00%
Public order31.3850.00%
Bicycle theft20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-60.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In August 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 offences179.6721.43%
Anti-social behaviour84.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.2125.00%
Public order21.38100.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.87-65.22%
Criminal damage and arson42.21300.00%
Vehicle crime21.11100.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Other crime10.55-66.67%
Burglary10.28-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%
Public order10.28-83.33%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2314.3743.75%
Violence and sexual offences146.36-6.67%
Public order63.87500.00%
Other crime31.660.00%
Burglary30.83200.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.50220.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.4236.36%
Criminal damage and arson34.14-25.00%
Public order10.83-50.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.28-80.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.39-8.33%
Vehicle crime53.04400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.38-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.38300.00%
Other theft31.11200.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.0871.43%
Anti-social behaviour63.3220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.66-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.97-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour51.9366.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.28-66.67%

In January 2024, 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 offences167.4614.29%
Anti-social behaviour34.420.00%
Shoplifting30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.6327.27%
Anti-social behaviour33.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-40.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.18-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.04150.00%
Public order31.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.140.00%
Public order31.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20248
June 202423
May 202416
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202417
July 202414
June 202414
May 202415
April 202411
March 202412
February 20247
January 202416
December 202314
November 202311
October 202315

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 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 5 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
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
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 9NP 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. Edgeworth Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Greystone Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pebworth 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. Sandhurst Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Knowle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Upper Field Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Church Hill Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Tanhouse Lane
    Total1
    Public order1