LAVENDER CLOSE, WS5 4ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4ST

LAVENDER CLOSE, WS5 4ST, Sandwell has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.93 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4ST crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS5 postcode area, which has experienced 1 crimes and a crime rate of 0.04 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS5 4ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4ST, encompassing approximately 3708 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 4ST Crime Hotspots

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

  • Larchwood Road with total crimes: 5
  • Magnolia Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Acacia Avenue with total crimes: 2

LAVENDER CLOSE, WS5 4ST Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences125.93-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour53.240.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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 offences137.55-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour53.51400.00%
Other theft31.350.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-75.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.9340.00%
Vehicle crime43.78300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.3925.00%
Robbery32.700.00%
Public order30.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.780.00%
Other theft32.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.12-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson32.160.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Public order10.54-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.3110.00%
Public order32.97200.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences105.39100.00%
Vehicle crime32.70200.00%
Burglary20.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-33.33%
Public order10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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 offences53.51-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.35-25.00%
Burglary30.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.5812.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.850.00%
Vehicle crime42.160.00%
Burglary31.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 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
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202413
May 202414
April 202410
March 20248
February 20248
January 202411
December 202310
November 20235
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
March 20243
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Larchwood Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Magnolia Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Acacia Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Avon Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rowan Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Walsall Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Pommel Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Rosehip Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hyacinth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Lavender Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Lime Tree Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Radford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Camden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Charnwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1