PLANETREE ROAD, WS5 4DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4DY

PLANETREE ROAD, WS5 4DY, Sandwell has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.98 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4DY 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 4DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4DY, encompassing approximately 2609 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 4DY 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
  • Haynes Lane with total crimes: 2

PLANETREE ROAD, WS5 4DY 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.9816.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.680.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.22-14.29%
Vehicle crime22.300.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.980.00%
Public order32.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.0516.67%
Other theft32.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.150.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.30200.00%
Vehicle crime12.300.00%

In March 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 offences96.51-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson23.45100.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.66133.33%
Burglary25.360.00%
Public order20.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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 offences66.13-50.00%
Possession of weapons22.300.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.909.09%
Criminal damage and arson34.60200.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Other theft10.77-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.5057.14%
Burglary84.22166.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.07400.00%
Other theft21.920.00%
Public order20.77-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order88.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.070.00%
Burglary32.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20246
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 20249
February 202414
January 20246
December 202312
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
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 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 4DY 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. Haynes Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Thorncroft Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Juniper Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Biddlestone Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. The Primroses
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1