LARCHWOOD ROAD, WS5 4HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4HE

LARCHWOOD ROAD, WS5 4HE, Sandwell has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.43 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4HE 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 4HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4HE, encompassing approximately 4665 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WS5 4HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Larchwood Road with total crimes: 4
  • Acacia Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Lime Tree Road with total crimes: 3

LARCHWOOD ROAD, WS5 4HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences146.4316.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.000.00%
Other theft41.07300.00%
Vehicle crime30.8650.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.14-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour52.570.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.8641.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.6466.67%
Burglary31.07200.00%
Other theft30.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.57200.00%
Vehicle crime30.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.14-7.69%
Robbery32.57200.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-75.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.148.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.790.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.79-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson42.57300.00%
Vehicle crime40.86300.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Public order20.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In January 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 offences134.9330.00%
Public order32.7950.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.9366.67%
Burglary32.14-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.43-25.00%
Burglary51.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-60.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.710.00%
Public order41.070.00%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202412
June 202417
May 202412
April 202412
March 202413
February 202412
January 202413
December 202310
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Larchwood Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Acacia Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Lime Tree Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Woodruff Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Honeysuckle Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Barrington Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Walnut Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Haynes Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Lilac Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Bell Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Santolina Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ladbury Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. West Bromwich Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Chesnut Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Tanacetum Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mistletoe Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1