BIDDLESTONE GROVE, WS5 4DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4DB

BIDDLESTONE GROVE, WS5 4DB, Sandwell has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.93 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4DB 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 4DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4DB, encompassing approximately 2076 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 4DB 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

BIDDLESTONE GROVE, WS5 4DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.93-71.43%
Other crime10.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.3075.00%
Other theft13.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.33-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson21.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-50.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.110.00%
Other theft34.330.00%
Other crime21.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.3366.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.22-64.71%
Criminal damage and arson32.890.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Public order10.48-75.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.04240.00%
Public order48.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.930.00%
Burglary11.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.78-66.67%
Possession of weapons22.410.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.63114.29%
Vehicle crime37.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.000.00%
Burglary63.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.89100.00%
Public order31.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.440.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.220.00%
Burglary33.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20249
April 20249
March 20246
February 202417
January 20245
December 202315
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 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 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 11 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 4DB 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