BROOKLANDS, WS5 4DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4DJ

BROOKLANDS, WS5 4DJ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.94 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4DJ 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 4DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4DJ, encompassing approximately 3242 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS5 4DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barrington Close with total crimes: 2
  • Walnut Road with total crimes: 2
  • Haynes Lane with total crimes: 2

BROOKLANDS, WS5 4DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.94-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson22.780.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

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 offences115.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.390.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

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 offences114.9457.14%
Criminal damage and arson23.390.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Other theft10.62-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.02-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour52.160.00%
Other theft31.540.00%
Drugs30.930.00%
Other crime20.93100.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

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 offences114.01-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson13.39-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.40-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson34.01-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.93100.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

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 offences178.3354.55%
Criminal damage and arson45.240.00%
Public order31.2350.00%
Burglary10.93-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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 offences116.17-42.11%
Public order23.390.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.9558.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.86100.00%
Vehicle crime21.23100.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Burglary20.62-75.00%

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 offences1210.4933.33%
Burglary83.70166.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.4733.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Public order20.62-71.43%
Other theft20.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.710.00%
Public order72.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.160.00%
Burglary30.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202411
June 202411
May 20247
April 202411
March 202413
February 202417
January 202411
December 202319
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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