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

Overview of Crime in WS5 4JW

LILAC AVENUE, WS5 4JW, Sandwell has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.35 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4JW 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 4JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4JW, encompassing approximately 3464 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WS5 4JW 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

LILAC AVENUE, WS5 4JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.35-26.32%
Public order24.040.00%
Other theft10.58-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

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 offences199.52171.43%
Burglary45.48300.00%
Other theft31.150.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.06-69.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.020.00%
Other theft31.15200.00%
Drugs30.87200.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.9564.29%
Vehicle crime26.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-60.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Robbery10.29-50.00%

In March 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 offences147.507.69%
Criminal damage and arson54.040.00%
Robbery21.440.00%
Public order10.58-75.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.95116.67%
Burglary53.75150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.44400.00%
Public order41.440.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.77-25.00%
Public order41.73300.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Burglary20.58-50.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.06-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.31400.00%
Burglary41.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

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 offences96.0612.50%
Burglary62.6020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Public order10.29-85.71%
Drugs10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.7960.00%
Public order72.310.00%
Burglary52.02400.00%
Vehicle crime41.44100.00%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.170.00%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202419
May 20247
April 202423
March 202414
February 202413
January 20246
December 20238
November 20239
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 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 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 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
October 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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 July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS5 4JW 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. Plane Tree Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Pinewood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lime Tree Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Barrington Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Camden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Charnwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Heather Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Haynes Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. The Primroses
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1