LABURNUM ROAD, WS5 4DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4DU

LABURNUM ROAD, WS5 4DU, Sandwell has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.95 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4DU 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 4DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4DU, encompassing approximately 2020 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 4DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cypress Road with total crimes: 5
  • Laburnum Road with total crimes: 2
  • Thorncroft Way with total crimes: 1

LABURNUM ROAD, WS5 4DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.9540.00%
Robbery13.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.96-44.44%
Other theft12.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.4380.00%
Public order34.45200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.48-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.470.00%
Other theft21.480.00%
Burglary20.99100.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.43-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.47150.00%
Vehicle crime12.470.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.970.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.41100.00%
Burglary25.94100.00%
Public order20.99100.00%
Other theft10.990.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.93-14.29%
Possession of weapons22.970.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.4440.00%
Vehicle crime23.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary59.4066.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.4725.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.470.00%
Other theft21.480.00%
Public order20.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order46.43300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.98100.00%
Burglary31.980.00%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Public order10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20245
June 20249
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 202412
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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
April 20241
January 20241

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 4DU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cypress Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Laburnum Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Thorncroft Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Juniper Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Maple Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1