BRACKENDALE DRIVE, WS5 4BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4BU

BRACKENDALE DRIVE, WS5 4BU, Sandwell has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.46 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4BU 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 4BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4BU, encompassing approximately 4029 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS5 4BU area, explore the WS5 4BU 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 (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 4BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Larchwood Road with total crimes: 4
  • Barrington Close with total crimes: 2
  • Walnut Road with total crimes: 2

BRACKENDALE DRIVE, WS5 4BU 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 Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.46-20.00%
Other crime32.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.96-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour23.72100.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.45100.00%
Burglary33.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.95-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour51.990.00%
Other theft31.240.00%
Other crime30.74200.00%
Drugs30.74200.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.960.00%
Burglary14.470.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-83.33%
Other crime10.250.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.695.88%
Criminal damage and arson64.4720.00%
Vehicle crime31.4950.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Public order10.25-80.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.1930.77%
Criminal damage and arson54.22400.00%
Public order51.240.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.70-43.48%
Public order53.23400.00%
Burglary21.24-33.33%
Drugs10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.1891.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.71150.00%
Vehicle crime31.24200.00%
Burglary30.74-66.67%
Other theft20.740.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.930.00%
Burglary92.98200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.2333.33%
Public order30.99-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.690.00%
Public order72.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.740.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202415
June 202416
May 20248
April 202418
March 202418
February 202417
January 202413
December 202323
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 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 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
March 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 5 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231

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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Larchwood Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Barrington Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Walnut Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Haynes Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Pennyroyal Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Broom Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Thorncroft Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Juniper Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Biddlestone Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Maple Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chesnut Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. The Primroses
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Tanacetum Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mistletoe Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1