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

Overview of Crime in WS5 4DB

BIDDLESTONE GROVE, WS5 4DB, Sandwell has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.30 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4DB 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 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 4DB 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

BIDDLESTONE GROVE, WS5 4DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences77.22-30.00%
Burglary33.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Public order20.96100.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%

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 offences108.1966.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.82300.00%
Other crime11.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.30-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour22.890.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences118.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.300.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20249
April 20249
March 20246
February 202417
January 20245
December 202315
November 20237
October 20237
September 202310
August 20236
July 202311

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
August 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 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
August 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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
July 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 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
September 20234
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20233
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS5 4DB 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. Berry Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1