WISTERIA DRIVE, WS5 4SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4SF

WISTERIA DRIVE, WS5 4SF, Sandwell has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.06 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4SF 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 4SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4SF, encompassing approximately 3629 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS5 4SF area, explore the WS5 4SF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS5 4SF area, visit the WS5 4SF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS5 4SF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brockhurst Place with total crimes: 4
  • Larchwood Road with total crimes: 4
  • Acacia Avenue with total crimes: 3

WISTERIA DRIVE, WS5 4SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences116.06-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.0333.33%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.27-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour53.31-28.57%
Shoplifting41.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1050.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.3075.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.79600.00%
Other theft41.930.00%
Burglary31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.510.00%
Vehicle crime43.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.34140.00%
Burglary23.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Other theft10.55-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.38100.00%
Other theft31.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.79-9.09%
Vehicle crime32.760.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%

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 offences116.060.00%
Public order43.03300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.34175.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-33.33%
Burglary20.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.96-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.83-57.14%
Burglary30.83200.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.93-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.38300.00%
Burglary11.10-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Other theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.510.00%
Burglary33.310.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Public order10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202412
June 202421
May 202412
April 202412
March 20245
February 202410
January 202411
December 202311
November 20234
October 20235
September 202312

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20247
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brockhurst Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Larchwood Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Acacia Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Lime Tree Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Woodruff Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Honeysuckle Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Bell Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Ladbury Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. West Bromwich Road
    Total1
    Other theft1