MOUNTS ROAD, WS10 0BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 0BU

MOUNTS ROAD, WS10 0BU, Sandwell has recorded a total of 89 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.80 per 1,000 population. This WS10 0BU 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 0BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 0BU, encompassing approximately 2418 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (49) incidents (172.22% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

WS10 0BU 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
  • New Street with total crimes: 4

MOUNTS ROAD, WS10 0BU 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
Shoplifting4936.80172.22%
Violence and sexual offences1120.26-15.38%
Other theft84.55166.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.3150.00%
Vehicle crime42.48-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.65-57.14%
Possession of weapons21.24100.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Robbery20.83-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1823.16157.14%
Violence and sexual offences137.4418.18%
Anti-social behaviour75.38250.00%
Vehicle crime62.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.48300.00%
Robbery31.6550.00%
Other theft31.24200.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.47-31.25%
Shoplifting74.55133.33%
Public order52.89400.00%
Vehicle crime42.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.65-50.00%
Robbery20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.0677.78%
Anti-social behaviour46.62300.00%
Shoplifting31.65-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.24-66.67%
Other theft20.83-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-50.00%
Robbery20.830.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.17-30.77%
Vehicle crime63.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.4833.33%
Shoplifting41.65-66.67%
Other theft31.65-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.24-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.4418.18%
Shoplifting125.38-7.69%
Public order64.96500.00%
Other theft42.4833.33%
Vehicle crime31.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2450.00%
Burglary21.24-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1317.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.38-45.00%
Drugs44.550.00%
Vehicle crime31.6550.00%
Burglary31.24200.00%
Other theft31.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Public order10.41-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.9225.00%
Shoplifting138.27333.33%
Robbery45.380.00%
Public order41.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.650.00%
Vehicle crime21.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-60.00%
Other theft20.83-83.33%
Other crime10.830.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1621.0914.29%
Other theft126.62500.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.9666.67%
Vehicle crime42.0733.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.65200.00%
Drugs31.240.00%
Shoplifting31.24-70.00%
Burglary21.24-75.00%
Public order20.83-33.33%
Other crime10.830.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.8516.67%
Shoplifting105.79100.00%
Burglary84.14166.67%
Drugs33.310.00%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24-40.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.890.00%
Shoplifting52.070.00%
Vehicle crime32.070.00%
Burglary31.240.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 202312
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202413
June 202411
May 202416
April 20249
March 202413
February 202411
January 202420
December 202316
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 137 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 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 20245
May 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20244
December 20233
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS10 0BU 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. New Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Shambles
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Railway Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Old College Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sycamore Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Waterside Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Tame Crossing
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Lilac Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Wakes Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Spring Head
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Wharfedale Street
    Total1
    Other theft1