WS5 4JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4JQ

WS5 4JQ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.86 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4JQ 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 4JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4JQ, encompassing approximately 4807 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS5 4JQ 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

WS5 4JQ 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.865.26%
Criminal damage and arson44.160.00%
Vehicle crime30.83200.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Other theft20.42100.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.035.56%
Public order23.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-33.33%
Other theft10.42-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.6663.64%
Other theft43.7433.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.620.00%
Burglary30.62200.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.45-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.29100.00%
Other theft30.83200.00%
Drugs30.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.620.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.6625.00%
Public order24.160.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-33.33%
Burglary10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.45-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.330.00%
Vehicle crime31.0450.00%
Other theft30.620.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.21-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.16400.00%
Burglary41.04100.00%
Public order30.83-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
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 offences104.16-44.44%
Public order42.08300.00%
Burglary20.83-60.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.2863.64%
Criminal damage and arson53.74150.00%
Burglary51.04-37.50%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Other theft20.42100.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-75.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.45-8.33%
Burglary82.29166.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.6633.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-50.00%
Public order20.42-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-33.33%
Other theft10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.860.00%
Public order82.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.830.00%
Burglary30.620.00%
Vehicle crime30.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
July 202419
June 202418
May 202411
April 202420
March 202416
February 202420
January 202410
December 202318
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 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
November 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS5 4JQ 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. Pennyroyal Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Thorncroft Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Juniper Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Maple Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lilac Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Santolina Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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