BELLFLOWER DRIVE, WS5 4SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4SS

BELLFLOWER DRIVE, WS5 4SS, Sandwell has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.53 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4SS 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 4SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4SS, encompassing approximately 3613 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 4SS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Larchwood Road with total crimes: 4
  • Acacia Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Lime Tree Road with total crimes: 3

BELLFLOWER DRIVE, WS5 4SS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.539.09%
Other theft23.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.81-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour53.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.380.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%
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 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.208.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.60400.00%
Other theft31.380.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
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 offences125.539.09%
Vehicle crime43.32300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.5383.33%
Robbery33.040.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.32-25.00%
Other theft31.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.98-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.98-9.09%
Public order42.77300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.11-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%

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 offences116.36120.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.040.00%
Burglary30.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.87-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.38-40.00%
Burglary30.83200.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.70-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.38200.00%
Burglary10.83-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.430.00%
Burglary32.210.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Public order10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202411
June 202413
May 202412
April 202411
March 20246
February 20248
January 202410
December 202311
November 20235
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
March 20243

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
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 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

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 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Larchwood Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Acacia Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Lime Tree Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Woodruff Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Honeysuckle Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Walnut Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Santolina Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ladbury Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. West Bromwich Road
    Total1
    Other theft1