SARAH CLOSE, WV14 8YY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV14 8YY

SARAH CLOSE, WV14 8YY, Sandwell has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.02 per 1,000 population. This WV14 8YY 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 8YY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV14 8YY, encompassing approximately 3232 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WV14 8YY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Yew Tree Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Brunel Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Purdy Road with total crimes: 2

SARAH CLOSE, WV14 8YY 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.02-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.86-50.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.7315.38%
Criminal damage and arson44.640.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Public order10.31-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.97-23.53%
Public order54.02400.00%
Vehicle crime51.550.00%
Other theft21.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-33.33%
Drugs10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.596.25%
Anti-social behaviour35.2650.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.7314.29%
Anti-social behaviour24.95-33.33%
Public order20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-80.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.33400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-33.33%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.33500.00%
Vehicle crime31.86200.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.35-33.33%
Public order34.3350.00%
Other crime20.93-33.33%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%
Burglary10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.50200.00%
Other crime30.930.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

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 offences219.2831.25%
Anti-social behaviour46.50-42.86%
Burglary21.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.950.00%
Other theft32.170.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202415
June 202413
May 202417
April 202416
March 202414
February 202414
January 202414
December 202321
November 202321
October 202316

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 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 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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