REDWOOD ROAD, WS5 4LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4LE

REDWOOD ROAD, WS5 4LE, Sandwell has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.46 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4LE 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 4LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4LE, encompassing approximately 3479 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 4LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cypress Road with total crimes: 5
  • Laburnum Road with total crimes: 2
  • Walnut Road with total crimes: 2

REDWOOD ROAD, WS5 4LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.46-9.09%
Vehicle crime32.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences114.89-35.29%
Vehicle crime23.16100.00%
Burglary20.57-33.33%
Other theft10.570.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.33112.50%
Criminal damage and arson34.89200.00%
Public order30.86200.00%
Burglary30.8650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-83.33%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.05-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour62.300.00%
Other theft31.72200.00%
Drugs30.86200.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.3313.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.8950.00%
Vehicle crime31.720.00%
Burglary10.86-66.67%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.05-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.310.00%
Burglary31.15-25.00%
Robbery20.860.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Public order10.29-80.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.06157.14%
Public order55.17150.00%
Burglary41.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.15300.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.04-30.00%
Possession of weapons22.010.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Burglary20.57-33.33%
Drugs10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.04-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson42.87300.00%
Burglary31.15-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.9144.44%
Burglary83.7460.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.30300.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Public order20.57-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order109.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.870.00%
Burglary52.590.00%
Vehicle crime41.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202411
June 202417
May 20248
April 202417
March 202415
February 202418
January 20247
December 202310
November 202313
October 20239

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
September 20241
March 20242

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 202310

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
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cypress Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Laburnum Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Walnut Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Haynes Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Thorncroft Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Juniper Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Maple Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lilac Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bell Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Chesnut Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. The Primroses
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1