JENNY CLOSE, WV14 8YU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV14 8YU

JENNY CLOSE, WV14 8YU, Sandwell has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.74 per 1,000 population. This WV14 8YU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV14 postcode area, which has experienced 510 crimes and a crime rate of 10.03 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV14 8YU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV14 8YU, encompassing approximately 2939 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-76.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV14 8YU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brunel Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Purdy Road with total crimes: 2
  • Norton Crescent with total crimes: 1

JENNY CLOSE, WV14 8YU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.74-76.00%
Other theft22.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-75.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.91-19.35%
Criminal damage and arson48.510.00%
Burglary21.360.00%
Public order20.68-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.68-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.3763.16%
Public order610.55500.00%
Vehicle crime62.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0466.67%
Other theft21.70100.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.2135.71%
Anti-social behaviour36.46200.00%
Other crime21.02100.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.81-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson14.76-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.53-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson45.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.68-33.33%
Burglary10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.59-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.49500.00%
Vehicle crime32.040.00%
Other crime21.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Other theft10.68-50.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.2538.89%
Public order38.51200.00%
Other crime31.020.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.55-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson36.1250.00%
Other crime31.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.2123.53%
Anti-social behaviour47.15-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.36-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Burglary10.68-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.780.00%
Burglary41.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.360.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202425
June 202431
May 202419
April 202414
March 202417
February 202422
January 202425
December 202318
November 202321
October 202317

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV14 8YU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brunel Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Purdy Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 3. Norton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sarah Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Painters Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oliver Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Attlee Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Batmans Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Marlborough Place
    Total1
    Public order1