BLITHE CLOSE, DE65 5HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DE65 5HZ

BLITHE CLOSE, DE65 5HZ, South Derbyshire has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.53 per 1,000 population. This DE65 5HZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DE65 postcode area, which has experienced 77 crimes and a crime rate of 3.52 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DE65 5HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DE65 5HZ, encompassing approximately 3559 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DE65 5HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clyde Street with total crimes: 3
  • Witham Close with total crimes: 1
  • Soar Close with total crimes: 1

BLITHE CLOSE, DE65 5HZ 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 Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.5325.00%
Drugs21.400.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.09-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-25.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.6566.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.40300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Shoplifting10.56-80.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting53.9366.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.40-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84100.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.7825.00%
Shoplifting32.8150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.9014.29%
Vehicle crime42.250.00%
Shoplifting21.12100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-80.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.97400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.40200.00%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.28-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.49-22.22%
Shoplifting31.970.00%
Public order20.84100.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.530.00%
Burglary31.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.84200.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.25-68.42%
Other theft11.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.58137.50%
Burglary45.34300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-80.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.460.00%
Public order52.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.400.00%
Burglary11.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 202410
April 20248
March 20247
January 20247
December 20239
November 20236
October 202319
September 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20235

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20235
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DE65 5HZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Clyde Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Witham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Soar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wyston Brook
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Welland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Severn Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Valehouse Close
    Total1
    Drugs1