WS5 4EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4EP

WS5 4EP, Sandwell has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.10 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4EP 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 4EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4EP, encompassing approximately 3532 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS5 4EP area, explore the WS5 4EP 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 4EP 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

WS5 4EP 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 offences85.10-11.11%
Other crime22.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.53-30.77%
Vehicle crime22.550.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%

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 offences135.9430.00%
Public order33.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.78-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.830.00%
Other theft31.420.00%
Other crime30.850.00%
Drugs30.85200.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-83.33%

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 offences157.087.14%
Criminal damage and arson64.2520.00%
Vehicle crime21.700.00%
Burglary10.57-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.49-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson53.9625.00%
Burglary31.4250.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Public order10.28-80.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.3490.00%
Public order55.38150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.42300.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.79-41.18%
Possession of weapons22.830.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-33.33%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-80.00%

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 offences177.9341.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.81150.00%
Vehicle crime31.420.00%
Public order10.85-66.67%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.28-90.91%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.7620.00%
Burglary113.40175.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.11150.00%
Public order31.42-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.780.00%
Public order102.830.00%
Burglary42.830.00%
Vehicle crime31.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20242
November 20231

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20249
June 202413
May 202410
April 202415
March 202414
February 202419
January 202410
December 202317
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 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 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 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
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
March 20241
January 20241
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 202311
October 20234

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS5 4EP 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. Broom Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Thorncroft Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Juniper Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Biddlestone Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Maple Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chesnut Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. The Primroses
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Mistletoe Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1