THE PRIMROSES, WS5 4BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4BG

THE PRIMROSES, WS5 4BG, Sandwell has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.56 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4BG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS5 postcode area, which has experienced 1 crimes and a crime rate of 0.04 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS5 4BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4BG, encompassing approximately 4113 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS5 4BG area, explore the WS5 4BG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS5 4BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Larchwood Road with total crimes: 5
  • Edelweiss Close with total crimes: 4
  • Thorncroft Way with total crimes: 2

THE PRIMROSES, WS5 4BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.56-15.00%
Vehicle crime24.13100.00%
Burglary20.49-33.33%
Public order20.49-33.33%
Other theft10.49-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.86200.00%
Public order30.7350.00%
Other theft30.730.00%
Burglary30.7350.00%
Other crime10.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-83.33%

In May 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 offences107.78-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.430.00%
Other theft31.46200.00%
Drugs30.73200.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.9933.33%
Criminal damage and arson75.8340.00%
Vehicle crime21.70-33.33%
Burglary10.49-66.67%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.75-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson54.380.00%
Vehicle crime31.2250.00%
Burglary30.73-25.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Public order10.24-80.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.48100.00%
Public order55.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.22400.00%
Burglary41.22100.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.49-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.81-26.67%
Public order52.67400.00%
Possession of weapons21.220.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Burglary20.49-33.33%
Drugs10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.8115.38%
Criminal damage and arson53.65150.00%
Burglary31.22-70.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.5118.18%
Burglary103.16150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-33.33%
Public order20.49-75.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.260.00%
Public order82.67700.00%
Burglary41.94300.00%
Vehicle crime40.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73100.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202420
May 202410
April 202424
March 202418
February 202422
January 202411
December 202315
November 202313
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 202310
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
March 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS5 4BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Larchwood Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Edelweiss Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Thorncroft Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Acacia Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Plane Tree Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Elmbank Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fernbank Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Berry Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Pinewood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lime Tree Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Barrington Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Radford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Camden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Charnwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Heather Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Haynes Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. The Primroses
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1