JOHN WESLEY WAY, WS10 0BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 0BX

JOHN WESLEY WAY, WS10 0BX, Sandwell has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.23 per 1,000 population. This WS10 0BX 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 0BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 0BX, encompassing approximately 1563 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS10 0BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old College Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Sycamore Road with total crimes: 2
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2

JOHN WESLEY WAY, WS10 0BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.23-16.67%
Other theft43.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.560.00%
Possession of weapons21.280.00%
Public order11.280.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-66.67%

In July 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 offences67.0420.00%
Vehicle crime33.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.920.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.87-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.20-33.33%
Public order21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Other theft10.64-66.67%
Drugs10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.64-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.3511.11%
Anti-social behaviour36.400.00%
Other theft31.92200.00%
Burglary21.92100.00%
Vehicle crime21.28-66.67%
Shoplifting21.280.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

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 offences911.5128.57%
Vehicle crime65.760.00%
Burglary13.840.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.76-12.50%
Burglary14.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In February 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 offences89.5914.29%
Vehicle crime25.120.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.9575.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.480.00%
Public order21.920.00%
Vehicle crime21.28-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.23-42.86%
Vehicle crime32.560.00%
Other theft31.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.92100.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.59-46.15%
Public order24.480.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Possession of weapons21.280.00%
Drugs11.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.510.00%
Vehicle crime28.310.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 202410
April 20249
March 20247
February 20248
January 20247
December 20234
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 5 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
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Old College Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sycamore Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bilport Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Pembroke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brindley Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Surrey Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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