COLLEGE CLOSE, WS10 0BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 0BT

COLLEGE CLOSE, WS10 0BT, Sandwell has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.69 per 1,000 population. This WS10 0BT 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 0BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 0BT, encompassing approximately 2645 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WS10 0BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Street with total crimes: 4
  • Hydes Road with total crimes: 3
  • Railway Terrace with total crimes: 3

COLLEGE CLOSE, WS10 0BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft68.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.27-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.89-20.00%
Possession of weapons21.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-33.33%
Drugs10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.02150.00%
Vehicle crime31.89-25.00%
Shoplifting11.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.32-33.33%
Public order43.020.00%
Vehicle crime41.5133.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-66.67%
Drugs10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.38-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.540.00%
Vehicle crime31.130.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.16-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.2750.00%
Drugs11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.29-27.27%
Vehicle crime23.020.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.0522.22%
Vehicle crime24.16-33.33%
Burglary10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.4380.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.400.00%
Vehicle crime31.13-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.13-50.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.56-54.55%
Vehicle crime41.89300.00%
Other theft31.510.00%
Burglary31.13-25.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.940.00%
Burglary44.160.00%
Drugs21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 20248
May 202412
April 20246
March 20248
February 202411
January 20249
December 20235
November 202311

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
December 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
January 20243

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. New Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Hydes Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Railway Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Old College Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sycamore Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Corporation Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Waterside Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Tame Crossing
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Chestnut Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lilac Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Wakes Road
    Total1
    Other theft1