DEIGHTON ROAD, WS5 4JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4JZ

DEIGHTON ROAD, WS5 4JZ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.64 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4JZ 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 4JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4JZ, encompassing approximately 3765 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS5 4JZ 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

DEIGHTON ROAD, WS5 4JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.64-20.00%
Vehicle crime24.25100.00%
Burglary20.53-50.00%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Other theft10.53-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.56122.22%
Burglary45.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06200.00%
Public order30.8050.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Other crime10.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.70-59.09%
Anti-social behaviour42.390.00%
Other theft31.06200.00%
Drugs30.80200.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.3037.50%
Criminal damage and arson75.8440.00%
Vehicle crime21.860.00%
Burglary10.53-66.67%
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 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.50-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson54.250.00%
Burglary31.33-25.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Public order10.53-75.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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 offences199.56111.11%
Criminal damage and arson55.05400.00%
Burglary41.33100.00%
Public order41.060.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.11-25.00%
Public order42.39300.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Burglary20.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-75.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.3720.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.19100.00%
Burglary41.06-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.440.00%
Burglary102.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Public order20.53-75.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.50-9.09%
Public order82.66700.00%
Burglary52.12400.00%
Vehicle crime41.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06100.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.050.00%
Vehicle crime22.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202420
May 20249
April 202422
March 202416
February 202419
January 20249
December 202312
November 202310
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 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 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 202310
October 20235
September 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
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
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

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS5 4JZ 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. Elmbank Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Berry Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Pinewood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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