WS10 0AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 0AE

WS10 0AE, Sandwell has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.24 per 1,000 population. This WS10 0AE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS10 postcode area, which has experienced 4 crimes and a crime rate of 0.08 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS10 0AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 0AE, encompassing approximately 1243 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS10 0AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Street with total crimes: 3
  • Wedgbury Close with total crimes: 2
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2

WS10 0AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.2450.00%
Vehicle crime32.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.410.00%
Shoplifting11.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order26.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.610.00%
Other crime11.610.00%
Other theft10.80-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.80-50.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft38.04200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.41-60.00%
Shoplifting21.610.00%
Burglary11.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime69.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.830.00%
Other theft14.020.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.830.00%
Possession of weapons14.020.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.65150.00%
Vehicle crime34.02200.00%
Other theft22.410.00%
Shoplifting11.610.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.22-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.09-28.57%
Vehicle crime54.020.00%
Other theft44.020.00%
Drugs23.220.00%
Burglary21.61-60.00%
Other crime11.610.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%

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 offences713.67-22.22%
Burglary55.63400.00%
Drugs24.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Possession of weapons11.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.26200.00%
Other crime17.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-75.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime411.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.410.00%
Burglary11.610.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
December 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20232

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS10 0AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. New Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Wedgbury Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Old College Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bilport Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1