GREENSIDE WAY, WS5 4BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4BT

GREENSIDE WAY, WS5 4BT, Sandwell has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.79 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4BT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS5 postcode area, which has experienced 108 crimes and a crime rate of 4.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS5 4BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4BT, encompassing approximately 4487 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS5 4BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Larchwood Road with total crimes: 4
  • Acacia Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Lime Tree Road with total crimes: 3

GREENSIDE WAY, WS5 4BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.79-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson42.670.00%
Vehicle crime30.89200.00%
Other crime20.67100.00%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.79-5.56%
Public order23.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.450.00%
Other theft10.45-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.13125.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.0150.00%
Other theft30.670.00%
Burglary30.67200.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.79-60.00%
Other theft31.78200.00%
Drugs30.67200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.670.00%
Other crime20.67100.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.9133.33%
Vehicle crime34.460.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-60.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences156.91-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson53.340.00%
Vehicle crime31.1150.00%
Other theft30.670.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Public order10.45-75.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.5845.45%
Criminal damage and arson53.57400.00%
Burglary41.11100.00%
Public order40.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.90-8.33%
Public order42.45300.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Burglary20.45-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.5720.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.67150.00%
Burglary31.11-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.24-16.67%
Burglary92.23200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-50.00%
Public order20.45-75.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.800.00%
Public order82.670.00%
Vehicle crime41.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.890.00%
Burglary30.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202417
June 202418
May 20248
April 202420
March 202415
February 202416
January 202411
December 202312
November 202310
October 202312

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

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Larchwood Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Acacia Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Lime Tree Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Barrington Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Walnut Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Haynes Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Thorncroft Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Juniper Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Maple Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lilac Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Bell Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Chesnut Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. The Primroses
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Tanacetum Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mistletoe Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1