THETFORD WAY, WS5 4TA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4TA

THETFORD WAY, WS5 4TA, Sandwell has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.43 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4TA 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 4TA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4TA, encompassing approximately 2027 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS5 4TA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edelweiss Close with total crimes: 4
  • Thorncroft Way with total crimes: 2
  • Plane Tree Road with total crimes: 1

THETFORD WAY, WS5 4TA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.43133.33%
Other theft13.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.95-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.99-50.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.880.00%
Other theft24.440.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.4466.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.91-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson32.960.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.87225.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.410.00%
Public order31.4850.00%
Burglary11.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.93-71.43%
Possession of weapons21.970.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.37100.00%
Vehicle crime36.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.840.00%
Burglary53.4566.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.91-30.00%
Burglary33.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.480.00%
Public order20.99100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.3966.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.930.00%
Other crime11.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.93-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.960.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.410.00%
Public order14.440.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20249
April 20249
March 20246
February 202413
January 20244
December 202314
November 20237
October 20237
September 202310
August 20236
July 20239

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
August 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
November 20233
October 20232
August 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20235
October 20233
July 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232
September 20234
July 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20233
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Edelweiss Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Thorncroft Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Plane Tree Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Elmbank Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fernbank Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Biddlestone Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Berry Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1