WADDINGTON AVENUE, B43 5JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B43 5JG

WADDINGTON AVENUE, B43 5JG, Sandwell has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.92 per 1,000 population. This B43 5JG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B43 postcode area, which has experienced 134 crimes and a crime rate of 4.41 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B43 5JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B43 5JG, encompassing approximately 4034 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

B43 5JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandringham Court with total crimes: 7
  • Bromford Walk with total crimes: 6
  • Norbreck Close with total crimes: 6

WADDINGTON AVENUE, B43 5JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.9222.22%
Criminal damage and arson92.730.00%
Shoplifting62.23-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.49150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.240.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Public order20.50100.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.44100.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.48-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2350.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Drugs10.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.44-23.08%
Shoplifting52.48-16.67%
Drugs31.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.9485.71%
Shoplifting63.2250.00%
Public order21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.45-61.11%
Shoplifting41.74-71.43%
Other theft30.99-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74100.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.1528.57%
Shoplifting144.46-22.22%
Other theft43.47100.00%
Robbery20.99100.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1811.6520.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.4675.00%
Vehicle crime43.47300.00%
Public order30.99200.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting158.4336.36%
Violence and sexual offences83.7233.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.98400.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.24-66.67%
Burglary10.25-80.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting117.68266.67%
Violence and sexual offences62.73-57.14%
Burglary51.4925.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2450.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-50.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.6840.00%
Burglary43.47300.00%
Vehicle crime40.99100.00%
Shoplifting30.99-81.25%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Public order20.50-33.33%
Other theft20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting168.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.970.00%
Public order32.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20249
June 202410
May 202413
April 20247
March 202418
February 202414
January 20248
December 20236
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202410
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 202414
February 202418
January 202415
December 202311
November 20233
October 202316

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B43 5JG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sandringham Court
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Bromford Walk
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Norbreck Close
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chadwick Court
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Lechlade Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Appleton Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. Ambury Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Pages Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Newton Park Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Allendale Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Eastwood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Earlston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Celbury Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Calverton Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1