WEDGBURY CLOSE, WS10 0DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 0DA

WEDGBURY CLOSE, WS10 0DA, Sandwell has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.52 per 1,000 population. This WS10 0DA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS10 postcode area, which has experienced 4 crimes and a crime rate of 0.08 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS10 0DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 0DA, encompassing approximately 1810 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS10 0DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hampshire Road with total crimes: 2
  • Wedgbury Close with total crimes: 2
  • Sycamore Road with total crimes: 2

WEDGBURY CLOSE, WS10 0DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.52-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson23.310.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.50-41.67%
Public order33.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.660.00%
Vehicle crime21.10-33.33%
Other crime11.100.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-66.67%
Drugs10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.55-50.00%

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 offences1214.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.630.00%
Vehicle crime31.66-40.00%
Burglary21.660.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Shoplifting21.100.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.63-25.00%
Vehicle crime53.31400.00%
Drugs12.760.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.630.00%
Burglary14.420.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

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 offences86.6333.33%
Vehicle crime24.420.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.310.00%
Public order21.660.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime26.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.10-77.78%
Other theft21.100.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%
Burglary21.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.39-18.18%
Public order24.970.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Possession of weapons21.100.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences118.84175.00%
Vehicle crime26.080.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.390.00%
Burglary32.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.660.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20247
May 202412
April 20246
March 20248
February 20248
January 20246
December 20232
November 20239
October 202311
September 20234

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
January 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
January 20243
September 20231

A total of 4 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
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Hampshire Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Wedgbury Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Sycamore Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Tame Crossing
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Old College Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1