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

Overview of Crime in WS5 4SB

WOODRUFF WAY, WS5 4SB, Sandwell has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.80 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4SB 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 4SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4SB, encompassing approximately 3974 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 4SB 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

WOODRUFF WAY, WS5 4SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.8023.53%
Other crime35.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.750.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.5413.33%
Vehicle crime24.280.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Other theft10.50-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%
Burglary10.25-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%

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 offences157.3087.50%
Other theft43.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.010.00%
Burglary30.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-33.33%
Other crime10.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In May 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 offences85.79-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour32.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75200.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.5438.46%
Public order24.530.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-75.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.27-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.0150.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.0518.18%
Criminal damage and arson63.27500.00%
Public order31.51-25.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.78-52.17%
Public order42.77300.00%
Vehicle crime11.01-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-80.00%
Burglary10.25-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.56130.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.79150.00%
Burglary41.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%
Public order10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.050.00%
Burglary82.52300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Public order10.25-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.050.00%
Public order72.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.010.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
July 202417
June 202415
May 20248
April 202418
March 202413
February 202413
January 202411
December 202323
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 12 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
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS5 4SB 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. Woodruff Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Honeysuckle Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Barrington Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Walnut Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Haynes Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Pennyroyal Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Broom Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Thorncroft Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Santolina Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Chesnut Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. The Primroses
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Tanacetum Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mistletoe Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1