POTTERS LANE, WS10 0AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 0AT

POTTERS LANE, WS10 0AT, Sandwell has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 75.26 per 1,000 population. This WS10 0AT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS10 postcode area, which has experienced 542 crimes and a crime rate of 10.56 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS10 0AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 0AT, encompassing approximately 1235 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS10 0AT area, explore the WS10 0AT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (49) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS10 0AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Russell Street with total crimes: 54
  • Upper Russell Street with total crimes: 10
  • Dudley Street with total crimes: 9

POTTERS LANE, WS10 0AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4975.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences1139.651000.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.900.00%
Other theft55.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.050.00%
Burglary44.050.00%
Robbery33.240.00%
Vehicle crime32.430.00%
Theft from the person22.430.00%
Bicycle theft11.620.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.81-90.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1846.13157.14%
Violence and sexual offences1014.5725.00%
Vehicle crime88.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.47250.00%
Other theft65.66500.00%
Robbery44.86300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.240.00%
Possession of weapons12.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences822.6633.33%
Shoplifting76.47133.33%
Vehicle crime45.660.00%
Public order43.24300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.24-50.00%
Other theft11.62-50.00%
Robbery10.81-50.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.18-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour44.86100.00%
Shoplifting33.24-25.00%
Other theft22.43100.00%
Robbery21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.62-66.67%
Public order10.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.61-36.36%
Vehicle crime55.6625.00%
Shoplifting44.05-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.43-33.33%
Other theft11.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1238.03-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences119.7137.50%
Public order68.90500.00%
Vehicle crime44.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.43-25.00%
Robbery32.43200.00%
Burglary22.43-33.33%
Other theft11.62-66.67%
Drugs10.81-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1333.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences810.52-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour46.47300.00%
Burglary33.24200.00%
Drugs32.430.00%
Other theft32.4350.00%
Vehicle crime22.430.00%
Possession of weapons11.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Public order10.81-75.00%
Robbery10.81-80.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1435.610.00%
Shoplifting1311.33333.33%
Robbery510.520.00%
Public order44.0533.33%
Other theft23.24-75.00%
Vehicle crime21.62-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.62-75.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Burglary10.81-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1438.8440.00%
Other theft811.33300.00%
Vehicle crime56.4766.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.05300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.24-40.00%
Drugs32.430.00%
Public order32.430.00%
Shoplifting32.43-70.00%
Burglary22.43-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.620.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1037.2325.00%
Shoplifting108.09100.00%
Burglary88.09300.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.4725.00%
Drugs34.050.00%
Public order32.430.00%
Vehicle crime32.430.00%
Other theft22.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.62-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences828.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.470.00%
Shoplifting55.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.050.00%
Public order33.240.00%
Other theft22.430.00%
Burglary21.620.00%
Robbery21.620.00%
Other crime11.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20238
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
July 202410
June 20248
May 20246
April 20247
March 202411
February 20248
January 202414
December 202314
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
October 20232

A total of 137 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
July 202418
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 202412
February 202413
January 202413
December 20233
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20248
June 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Russell Street
    Total54
    Shoplifting41
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Upper Russell Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dudley Street
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. New Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Shambles
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Railway Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Great Western Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Atlantic Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Wakes Road
    Total1
    Other theft1