WOODRUFF WAY, WS5 4RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4RA

WOODRUFF WAY, WS5 4RA, Sandwell has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.69 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4RA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS5 postcode area, which has experienced 111 crimes and a crime rate of 4.89 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS5 4RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4RA, encompassing approximately 3162 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 4RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Larchwood Road with total crimes: 5
  • Burdock Close with total crimes: 2
  • Avon Grove with total crimes: 2

WOODRUFF WAY, WS5 4RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.69-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.1650.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.6433.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.79100.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.3828.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.260.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.380.00%
Robbery32.210.00%
Public order30.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.11-22.22%
Other theft22.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.4328.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.48-53.33%
Public order32.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.59200.00%
Burglary34.74-25.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.43-50.00%
Burglary41.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63100.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.06-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson33.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.0183.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.4850.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.01-68.42%
Criminal damage and arson21.90-33.33%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63100.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.010.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202412
May 20249
April 20247
March 20247
February 20249
January 20247
December 202315
November 20235
October 202310
September 202311
August 20236
July 202319

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20243
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20242
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20234
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
March 20241
February 20242
October 20233
September 20233
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Larchwood Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Burdock Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Avon Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rosehip Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hyacinth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Lavender Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Barrington Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Radford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Camden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Charnwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Germander Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pennyroyal Close
    Total1
    Robbery1