WS5 4SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4SH

WS5 4SH, Sandwell has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.36 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4SH 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 4SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4SH, encompassing approximately 2989 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 4SH 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
  • Woodruff Way with total crimes: 3

WS5 4SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.3641.67%
Burglary15.690.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.0220.00%
Public order24.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.6911.11%
Anti-social behaviour23.35-33.33%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-75.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.340.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.020.00%
Robbery33.01200.00%
Public order31.000.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.69-30.77%
Vehicle crime33.0150.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-75.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.3662.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.34100.00%
Public order20.67-50.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.68-57.89%
Public order42.680.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.37171.43%
Burglary46.360.00%
Other crime21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%
Other theft10.330.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.36-41.67%
Burglary42.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3450.00%
Vehicle crime21.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-66.67%
Public order10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.36-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson34.01-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.680.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Public order10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202412
June 202410
May 20249
April 20249
March 20249
February 202413
January 20248
December 202319
November 20237
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20234
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 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
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS5 4SH 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. Woodruff Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Honeysuckle Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Barrington Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Walnut Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Pennyroyal Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Santolina Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Orchard Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Tanacetum Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mistletoe Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1