FIR TREE DRIVE, WS5 4HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4HX

FIR TREE DRIVE, WS5 4HX, Sandwell has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.62 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4HX 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 4HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4HX, encompassing approximately 4625 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 4HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Larchwood Road with total crimes: 5
  • Edelweiss Close with total crimes: 4
  • Thorncroft Way with total crimes: 2

FIR TREE DRIVE, WS5 4HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.626.25%
Public order23.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.430.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.4650.00%
Other theft30.650.00%
Burglary30.65200.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.62-57.89%
Other theft31.73200.00%
Drugs30.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.650.00%
Other crime20.65100.00%
Public order20.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.4926.67%
Robbery24.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-33.33%
Burglary10.430.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%
Public order10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.49-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson53.240.00%
Vehicle crime31.0850.00%
Other theft30.650.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.22-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.7890.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.11400.00%
Burglary41.08100.00%
Public order30.86-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

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 offences104.11-16.67%
Public order42.16300.00%
Burglary20.86-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.6220.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.59150.00%
Burglary41.08-42.86%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Other theft20.43100.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.62-9.09%
Burglary72.16133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-50.00%
Public order20.43-75.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.92-8.33%
Public order82.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.86200.00%
Burglary30.6550.00%
Vehicle crime30.6550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.110.00%
Vehicle crime22.590.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202416
May 20248
April 202419
March 202415
February 202419
January 202410
December 202312
November 202310
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 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
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
February 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Larchwood Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Edelweiss Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Thorncroft Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Acacia Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Avon Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Plane Tree Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Elmbank Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pinewood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lime Tree Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Barrington Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Radford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Camden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Charnwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Heather Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Haynes Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. The Primroses
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1