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

Overview of Crime in WS5 4EF

THORNCROFT WAY, WS5 4EF, Sandwell has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.67 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4EF 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 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 4EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edelweiss Close with total crimes: 4
  • Thorncroft Way with total crimes: 2
  • Plane Tree Road with total crimes: 1

THORNCROFT WAY, WS5 4EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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%
Burglary103.02233.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.75150.00%
Public order31.37-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.690.00%
Public order73.02600.00%
Burglary31.92200.00%
Vehicle crime30.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.020.00%
Other crime11.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 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
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 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
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 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
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Edelweiss Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Thorncroft Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Plane Tree Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Elmbank Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fernbank Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Biddlestone Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Berry Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Barrington Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Camden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Heather Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Haynes Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. The Primroses
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1