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

Overview of Crime in WS5 4DA

BRACKENDALE DRIVE, WS5 4DA, Sandwell has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.34 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4DA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS5 postcode area, which has experienced 111 crimes and a crime rate of 4.89 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS5 4DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4DA, encompassing approximately 3367 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 4DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edelweiss Close with total crimes: 4
  • Thorncroft Way with total crimes: 2
  • Plane Tree Road with total crimes: 1

BRACKENDALE DRIVE, WS5 4DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.27100.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.0537.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.270.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-80.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%

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 offences88.31-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour52.380.00%
Other theft31.480.00%
Other crime30.89200.00%
Drugs30.890.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.86-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson13.27-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.72-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson34.45-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.3154.55%
Criminal damage and arson45.050.00%
Public order31.1950.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.94-45.00%
Public order23.270.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.2166.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.94100.00%
Vehicle crime31.19200.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Burglary20.59-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.3920.00%
Burglary83.56166.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.3833.33%
Public order31.19-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.02-28.57%
Public order72.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.08200.00%
Burglary30.8950.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-60.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.1355.56%
Criminal damage and arson54.16400.00%
Burglary21.480.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.64-43.75%
Other theft22.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.420.00%
Public order44.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202411
May 20248
April 202411
March 202415
February 202417
January 202411
December 202320
November 202312
October 202310
September 202314
August 20239
July 202316

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
August 20232

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 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
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 20237
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Edelweiss Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Thorncroft Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Plane Tree Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Elmbank Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fernbank Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Biddlestone Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Barrington Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Radford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Camden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Heather Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Haynes Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. The Primroses
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Germander Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pennyroyal Close
    Total1
    Robbery1