PIMPERNEL DRIVE, WS5 4SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4SG

PIMPERNEL DRIVE, WS5 4SG, Sandwell has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.12 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4SG 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 4SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4SG, encompassing approximately 2779 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 4SG 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

PIMPERNEL DRIVE, WS5 4SG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.12114.29%
Criminal damage and arson15.400.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.32-12.50%
Vehicle crime22.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
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 offences85.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.88100.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.1214.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.440.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.4040.00%
Public order32.520.00%
Robbery21.080.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.24-44.44%
Vehicle crime21.800.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.6828.57%
Criminal damage and arson23.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Other 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 offences72.88-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour12.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.20160.00%
Other crime24.680.00%
Burglary20.72-33.33%
Other theft20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.68-44.44%
Burglary31.800.00%
Vehicle crime21.08100.00%
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 offences95.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.240.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 20247
June 20248
May 20248
April 20247
March 20245
February 20249
January 20247
December 202313
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20244
February 20242
October 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
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
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 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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS5 4SG 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. Walnut Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Pennyroyal Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Santolina Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tanacetum Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mistletoe Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1