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

Overview of Crime in WS5 4RL

WOODRUFF WAY, WS5 4RL, Sandwell has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.40 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4RL 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 4RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4RL, encompassing approximately 3514 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 4RL 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
  • Burdock Close with total crimes: 2

WOODRUFF WAY, WS5 4RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.40-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour34.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.8241.67%
Other theft44.84300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.140.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%

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 offences127.409.09%
Criminal damage and arson43.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.140.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.690.00%
Robbery33.1350.00%
Public order30.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.98-26.67%
Other crime23.13100.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-80.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.6866.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.42100.00%
Public order20.57-50.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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 offences94.27-50.00%
Public order42.560.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.68157.14%
Burglary45.120.00%
Other crime21.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-33.33%
Other theft10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.41-46.15%
Burglary41.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1450.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-66.67%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.98-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.70-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences157.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.270.00%
Burglary31.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202417
May 202412
April 202411
March 202411
February 202415
January 20249
December 202318
November 20237
October 202313
September 202315

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 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
November 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 8 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20245
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

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 July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS5 4RL 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. Burdock Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Acacia Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Avon Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rosehip Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hyacinth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Lavender Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Lime Tree Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 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. Germander Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pennyroyal Close
    Total1
    Robbery1