BIRCHFIELD WAY, WS5 4DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4DX

BIRCHFIELD WAY, WS5 4DX, Sandwell has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.27 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4DX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS5 postcode area, which has experienced 1 crimes and a crime rate of 0.04 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS5 4DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4DX, encompassing approximately 2107 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 4DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thorncroft Way with total crimes: 2
  • Plane Tree Road with total crimes: 1
  • Elmbank Road with total crimes: 1

BIRCHFIELD WAY, WS5 4DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences54.27-37.50%
Other theft12.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.7014.29%
Public order33.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.42-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.02133.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.320.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-80.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson54.27150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.37-62.50%
Vehicle crime11.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.64-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.800.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%

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 offences128.07100.00%
Burglary25.70100.00%
Public order20.95100.00%
Other theft10.950.00%

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 offences67.12-25.00%
Possession of weapons22.850.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.7033.33%
Vehicle crime23.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.4950.00%
Burglary52.8525.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.370.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Public order20.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary46.640.00%
Public order41.90300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.9033.33%
Possession of weapons11.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Public order10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247
April 20243
March 20248
February 202412
January 20246
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 2 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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Thorncroft Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Plane Tree Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Elmbank Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fernbank Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Biddlestone Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Cypress Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Berry Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1