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

Overview of Crime in WS5 4BZ

BRACKENDALE DRIVE, WS5 4BZ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.55 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4BZ 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 4BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4BZ, encompassing approximately 2749 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 4BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broom Road with total crimes: 1
  • Thorncroft Way with total crimes: 1
  • Juniper Drive with total crimes: 1

BRACKENDALE DRIVE, WS5 4BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.55-62.50%
Other crime11.090.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.36-20.00%
Other theft12.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.4611.11%
Criminal damage and arson23.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-80.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences99.82-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.270.00%
Other theft31.820.00%
Other crime31.090.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.8211.11%
Criminal damage and arson63.64100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.09100.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Public order10.36-75.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.82157.14%
Public order46.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.450.00%
Burglary11.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.82-53.33%
Possession of weapons22.550.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.7366.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.46100.00%
Vehicle crime31.45200.00%
Other theft11.09-50.00%
Burglary10.36-87.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.640.00%
Burglary83.27166.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.91100.00%
Public order31.45-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09100.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.27-10.00%
Public order43.27300.00%
Burglary31.45200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09100.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.640.00%
Other crime11.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20248
June 202410
May 20249
April 202410
March 20249
February 202418
January 20247
December 202315
November 20239
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
March 20241
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20238
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Broom Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Thorncroft Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Juniper Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Biddlestone Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. The Primroses
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Mistletoe Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1