SORREL DRIVE, WS5 4SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4SD

SORREL DRIVE, WS5 4SD, Sandwell has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.77 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4SD 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 4SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4SD, encompassing approximately 2771 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS5 4SD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rayford Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Burdock Close with total crimes: 2
  • Avon Grove with total crimes: 2

SORREL DRIVE, WS5 4SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.77-12.50%
Vehicle crime32.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Robbery10.720.00%

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 offences85.77-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.89100.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

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 offences107.2225.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.610.00%
Vehicle crime21.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.7760.00%
Public order32.890.00%
Robbery21.080.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-75.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.33-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.80300.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.0514.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

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 offences73.25-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour12.53-50.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

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 offences137.94225.00%
Burglary34.69-40.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Other theft20.720.00%

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
Burglary55.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.80-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.05-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.250.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In September 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 offences106.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.610.00%
Burglary31.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Public order10.360.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20248
May 202410
April 20248
March 20245
February 20248
January 20247
December 202313
November 20234
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 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
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242

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
July 20242
May 20244
February 20243
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
September 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 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
September 20233

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Rayford Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Burdock Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Avon Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rosehip Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hyacinth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Lavender Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Barrington Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Radford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Camden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Charnwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Germander Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pennyroyal Close
    Total1
    Robbery1