THORNCROFT WAY, WS5 4EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4EF

THORNCROFT WAY, WS5 4EF, Sandwell has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.94 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4EF 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 4EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4EF, encompassing approximately 3641 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 4EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Laburnum Road with total crimes: 2
  • Barrington Close with total crimes: 2
  • Walnut Road with total crimes: 2

THORNCROFT WAY, WS5 4EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.94-11.11%
Other crime22.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.67-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour22.47100.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Burglary20.55-33.33%
Other theft10.550.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.0444.44%
Public order33.5750.00%
Burglary30.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.24-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.470.00%
Other theft31.370.00%
Other crime30.820.00%
Drugs30.82200.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.59-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson64.1220.00%
Burglary11.65-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.79-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.390.00%
Burglary31.3750.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Public order10.27-80.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.34150.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.49400.00%
Public order51.37150.00%
Burglary21.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.77-52.94%
Possession of weapons22.200.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-33.33%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.9654.55%
Criminal damage and arson54.67150.00%
Vehicle crime31.37200.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Public order10.55-66.67%
Burglary10.27-90.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.160.00%
Burglary103.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.750.00%
Public order31.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20249
June 202413
May 20249
April 202415
March 202416
February 202420
January 20248
December 202317
November 202311

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.22 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 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
March 20241
January 20241
November 20235

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 202310

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Laburnum Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Barrington Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Walnut Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Haynes Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Maple Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chesnut Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. The Primroses
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Tanacetum Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mistletoe Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1