LADBURY ROAD, WS5 4HH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4HH

LADBURY ROAD, WS5 4HH, Sandwell has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.33 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4HH 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 4HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4HH, encompassing approximately 4774 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 4HH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Larchwood Road with total crimes: 4
  • Burdock Close with total crimes: 3
  • Acacia Avenue with total crimes: 3

LADBURY ROAD, WS5 4HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.3311.11%
Other theft44.19300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.840.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Other crime20.63100.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.49-5.26%
Vehicle crime33.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.630.00%
Public order20.63100.00%
Other theft10.42-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-75.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.5418.75%
Burglary43.98300.00%
Other theft40.84300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.84-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
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 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.9114.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.35300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.84100.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.86-12.50%
Robbery32.9350.00%
Public order30.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.076.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.35-33.33%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-50.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Burglary10.42-66.67%

In February 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 offences157.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.14500.00%
Vehicle crime41.26300.00%
Burglary30.8450.00%
Public order30.63-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.19-44.44%
Public order42.09300.00%
Burglary20.84-50.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.9180.00%
Burglary43.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.840.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.61-16.67%
Burglary62.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.26200.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.45-25.00%
Public order52.51400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.050.00%
Vehicle crime30.84-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.350.00%
Vehicle crime40.840.00%
Burglary30.840.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
July 202418
June 202419
May 202416
April 202414
March 202416
February 202415
January 202410
December 202318
November 202310
October 202312
September 202316

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
September 20233

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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