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

Overview of Crime in WS10 0BZ

MOUNTS ROAD, WS10 0BZ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 104 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.27 per 1,000 population. This WS10 0BZ 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 0BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 0BZ, encompassing approximately 3678 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (53) incidents (140.91% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

WS10 0BZ 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
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

MOUNTS ROAD, WS10 0BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5328.27140.91%
Violence and sexual offences1814.4120.00%
Other theft74.89133.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.90-30.00%
Drugs51.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.36-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.36-50.00%
Robbery20.82-50.00%
Burglary10.54-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2221.20144.44%
Violence and sexual offences155.98-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson104.08233.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.72350.00%
Vehicle crime62.450.00%
Burglary41.630.00%
Robbery41.0933.33%
Other theft31.0950.00%
Public order30.82-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.82100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.77-4.55%
Shoplifting95.71125.00%
Vehicle crime62.45200.00%
Burglary41.630.00%
Public order41.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09-40.00%
Robbery30.8250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-33.33%
Other theft20.54-50.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.980.00%
Other theft41.360.00%
Burglary41.09-20.00%
Shoplifting41.09-33.33%
Public order41.09300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-66.67%
Robbery20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.96-26.67%
Vehicle crime62.9920.00%
Shoplifting61.63-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson51.6325.00%
Burglary51.3666.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.36-20.00%
Other theft41.090.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Public order10.27-85.71%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.77-11.76%
Shoplifting134.088.33%
Public order73.53600.00%
Vehicle crime51.90150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3666.67%
Other theft41.3633.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.09100.00%
Burglary31.09-40.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.86-22.73%
Shoplifting124.62-25.00%
Burglary53.26150.00%
Drugs41.360.00%
Other theft31.09-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Public order10.27-80.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.4810.00%
Shoplifting165.98220.00%
Robbery64.350.00%
Public order51.6366.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.36-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.09-50.00%
Other theft41.09-60.00%
Vehicle crime31.09-25.00%
Burglary20.82-60.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.1325.00%
Other theft105.44150.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.72166.67%
Burglary52.17-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.3666.67%
Shoplifting51.36-64.29%
Vehicle crime41.3633.33%
Public order31.090.00%
Drugs20.82-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.776.67%
Shoplifting144.35133.33%
Burglary83.81100.00%
Other theft42.17100.00%
Drugs31.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.82-50.00%
Public order30.82-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82-70.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.080.00%
Vehicle crime62.720.00%
Shoplifting61.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.630.00%
Public order41.360.00%
Burglary41.090.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202415
June 202421
May 202422
April 202411
March 202415
February 202417
January 202422
December 202320
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 202310
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20241
April 20241
February 20244
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202410
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20249
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
January 20246
October 20231

A total of 160 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
July 202422
June 20249
May 20244
April 20246
March 202413
February 202412
January 202416
December 20235
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20247
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS10 0BZ 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. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Union Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
  • 5. Victoria Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. New Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Shambles
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Railway Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sycamore Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Corporation Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Trinity Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hollies Drive
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 13. Hamstead Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Chestnut Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lilac Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Hydes Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Wakes Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Walsall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Spring Head
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Wharfedale Street
    Total1
    Other theft1