POPPY DRIVE, WS5 4RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4RB

POPPY DRIVE, WS5 4RB, Sandwell has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.69 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4RB 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 4RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4RB, encompassing approximately 3588 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS5 4RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Larchwood Road with total crimes: 4
  • Burdock Close with total crimes: 3
  • Acacia Avenue with total crimes: 3

POPPY DRIVE, WS5 4RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.6925.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.180.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.97-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.340.00%
Vehicle crime31.39200.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.90150.00%
Other theft31.39200.00%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.9740.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.90300.00%
Vehicle crime31.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84100.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.1366.67%
Robbery42.790.00%
Public order31.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.62-25.00%
Other theft31.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.30-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour32.230.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Public order10.56-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.46-15.38%
Public order33.07200.00%
Robbery10.840.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.69160.00%
Vehicle crime33.62200.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Burglary20.56-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-50.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.90-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.390.00%
Burglary31.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences94.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202412
June 202414
May 202414
April 202410
March 20246
February 20248
January 202411
December 202313
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20243

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20244
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Larchwood Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Burdock Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Acacia Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Lime Tree Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Woodruff Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Honeysuckle Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Walnut Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Santolina Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ladbury Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. West Bromwich Road
    Total1
    Other theft1