WS5 4SH, Sandwell has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.02 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4SH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS5 postcode area, which has experienced 111 crimes and a crime rate of 4.89 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WS5 4SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4SH, encompassing approximately 2989 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 6.02 | 20.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 4.01 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.33 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 6.69 | 11.11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 3.35 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.67 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.67 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.33 | -75.00% |
In May 2024, 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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 7.69 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 3.01 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.33 | -66.67% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 6.02 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 3.01 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.33 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 5.69 | -30.77% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 3.01 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.33 | -75.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
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 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 7.36 | 62.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 4.35 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.34 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.67 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 4.68 | -57.89% |
| Public order | 4 | 2.68 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 9.37 | 171.43% |
| Burglary | 4 | 6.36 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.33 | -66.67% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 6.36 | -41.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.34 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.34 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.00 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.67 | -66.67% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 6.36 | -14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 4.01 | -25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 7.36 | 133.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 4.68 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.67 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.33 | -50.00% |
In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 6.69 | -73.91% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 2.01 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.67 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.67 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 10.37 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 7.69 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 19 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 23 |
A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS5 4SH postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |