ORCHARD ROAD, WS5 4UT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS5 4UT

ORCHARD ROAD, WS5 4UT, Sandwell has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.02 per 1,000 population. This WS5 4UT 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 4UT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS5 4UT, encompassing approximately 4486 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

WS5 4UT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Larchwood Road with total crimes: 5
  • Edelweiss Close with total crimes: 4
  • Thorncroft Way with total crimes: 2

ORCHARD ROAD, WS5 4UT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.020.00%
Public order24.010.00%
Other theft10.45-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.13100.00%
Other theft44.0133.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.8950.00%
Burglary30.67200.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-60.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.46-59.09%
Anti-social behaviour52.010.00%
Other theft31.11200.00%
Drugs30.67200.00%
Other crime20.67100.00%
Public order20.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.1329.41%
Robbery24.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-66.67%
Burglary10.450.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.58-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson63.790.00%
Vehicle crime31.3450.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Public order10.22-80.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.68500.00%
Public order51.340.00%
Burglary41.11100.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.24-36.36%
Public order53.12400.00%
Other crime21.110.00%
Burglary20.45-60.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.4757.14%
Criminal damage and arson54.90150.00%
Burglary51.11-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.11200.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.2540.00%
Burglary93.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.0133.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-50.00%
Public order20.45-75.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.13-33.33%
Public order82.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.7833.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.89200.00%
Burglary30.670.00%
Vehicle crime30.6750.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.340.00%
Burglary30.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202418
May 20249
April 202422
March 202417
February 202421
January 202414
December 202322
November 202314
October 202310
September 202315

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232

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
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
March 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20239
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Larchwood Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Edelweiss Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Thorncroft Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Acacia Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Plane Tree Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Elmbank Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fernbank Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pinewood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lime Tree Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Barrington Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Radford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Camden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Charnwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Heather Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Haynes Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. The Primroses
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Germander Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Pennyroyal Close
    Total1
    Robbery1