OXLIP CLOSE, WS5 4RD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4RD

OXLIP CLOSE, WS5 4RD, Sandwell has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.23 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4RD 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 4RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4RD, encompassing approximately 4149 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 4RD 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

OXLIP CLOSE, WS5 4RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.2335.71%
Other theft34.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.720.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.03-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.96100.00%
Other theft10.48-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.4725.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.62300.00%
Other theft40.960.00%
Burglary30.96200.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences126.03-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson42.89300.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.0318.18%
Robbery33.130.00%
Public order30.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.8210.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.650.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-33.33%
Other crime10.480.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences105.54-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.41300.00%
Vehicle crime30.96200.00%
Public order20.72-33.33%
Burglary10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.82-33.33%
Public order32.8950.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.71157.14%
Burglary34.34-40.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.10-30.00%
Burglary51.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.21-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202414
June 202415
May 202412
April 202413
March 202411
February 202410
January 202412
December 202318
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 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 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 7 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
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
January 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS5 4RD 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. Barrington Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Walnut Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Pennyroyal Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Santolina Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ladbury Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. West Bromwich Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Chesnut Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Tanacetum Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mistletoe Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1