BERRY CRESCENT, WS5 4DZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4DZ

BERRY CRESCENT, WS5 4DZ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.41 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4DZ 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 4DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4DZ, encompassing approximately 2267 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 4DZ 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

BERRY CRESCENT, WS5 4DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.4120.00%
Public order12.650.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

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 offences53.97-28.57%
Other theft12.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

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 offences75.2916.67%
Public order33.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.650.00%
Other theft21.320.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-80.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.29-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.65150.00%
Vehicle crime12.200.00%

In March 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 offences76.17-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson23.09100.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.94116.67%
Public order25.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

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 offences66.61-45.45%
Possession of weapons22.650.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.6157.14%
Vehicle crime24.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary710.58133.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.0916.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.090.00%
Other theft21.760.00%
Public order20.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.610.00%
Public order42.650.00%
Burglary31.760.00%
Possession of weapons11.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247
February 202413
January 20246
December 202311
November 20237
October 20236

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

A total of 1 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

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20234

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20237
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 4DZ 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. Biddlestone Grove
    Total1
    Public order1