LILAC AVENUE, WS5 4JP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4JP

LILAC AVENUE, WS5 4JP, Sandwell has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.25 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4JP 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 4JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4JP, encompassing approximately 3677 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS5 4JP 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

LILAC AVENUE, WS5 4JP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.25-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson52.450.00%
Vehicle crime31.36200.00%
Other crime20.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.44-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.9950.00%
Other theft10.82-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.79100.00%
Burglary55.44400.00%
Other theft31.3650.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-60.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

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 offences107.07-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.720.00%
Drugs31.36200.00%
Vehicle crime30.8250.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.6133.33%
Vehicle crime25.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-33.33%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.27-50.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.077.14%
Criminal damage and arson34.080.00%
Burglary20.82-50.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.3440.00%
Burglary43.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.7166.67%
Public order32.72200.00%
Burglary20.82-50.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.62-33.33%
Burglary41.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.1712.50%
Burglary62.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.630.00%
Public order10.54-88.89%
Drugs10.270.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order97.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.450.00%
Burglary32.180.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202411
June 202420
May 202410
April 202420
March 202415
February 202414
January 202410
December 20236
November 20239
October 20238

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

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

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
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
October 20233

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 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 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
November 20231
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
April 20241
March 20242

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 4JP 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. Barrington Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Walnut Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Haynes Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Maple Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lilac Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bell Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Bell Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Chesnut Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. The Primroses
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1