BUTTERCUP CLOSE, WS5 4RN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4RN

BUTTERCUP CLOSE, WS5 4RN, Sandwell has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.10 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4RN 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 4RN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4RN, encompassing approximately 3772 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 4RN 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
  • Magnolia Drive with total crimes: 2

BUTTERCUP CLOSE, WS5 4RN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.10-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.1650.00%
Other theft43.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06200.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In May 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 offences105.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.650.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.3011.11%
Robbery32.650.00%
Public order30.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.98-18.18%
Other theft22.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%

In February 2024, 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 offences115.0422.22%
Criminal damage and arson32.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.71-47.06%
Public order32.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.89183.33%
Burglary34.51-25.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.98-40.00%
Burglary41.590.00%
Vehicle crime21.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

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 offences104.24-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson32.65-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.920.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Public order10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202415
May 202410
April 202410
March 20249
February 202411
January 20249
December 202317
November 20236
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20243
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 4RN 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. Magnolia Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Germander Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Pennyroyal Close
    Total1
    Robbery1