WOLFSBANE DRIVE, WS5 4RR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4RR

WOLFSBANE DRIVE, WS5 4RR, Sandwell has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.97 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4RR 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 4RR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4RR, encompassing approximately 2681 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 4RR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burdock Close with total crimes: 3
  • Woodruff Way with total crimes: 3
  • Honeysuckle Drive with total crimes: 2

WOLFSBANE DRIVE, WS5 4RR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.97133.33%
Criminal damage and arson25.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.34-25.00%
Vehicle crime42.24300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.34-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.98100.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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 offences107.0925.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.730.00%
Vehicle crime21.490.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.09300.00%
Robbery32.980.00%
Public order31.1250.00%
Vehicle crime21.12-33.33%
Burglary10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.73200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.12-71.43%
Public order20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.36-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour12.61-50.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.95225.00%
Burglary34.85-40.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary54.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.86-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour21.49100.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences95.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.490.00%
Public order10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20244
February 20242
October 20234

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 20246
June 20248
May 202410
April 20248
March 20242
February 20247
January 20247
December 202313
November 20234
October 20239

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 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 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
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 12 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
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Burdock Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Woodruff Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Honeysuckle Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Barrington Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pennyroyal Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Santolina Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tanacetum Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rayford Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1