WATERSIDE AVENUE, WS10 0DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 0DS

WATERSIDE AVENUE, WS10 0DS, Sandwell has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.98 per 1,000 population. This WS10 0DS 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 0DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 0DS, encompassing approximately 1118 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS10 0DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crookhay Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Old College Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2

WATERSIDE AVENUE, WS10 0DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.98-12.50%
Other theft36.26200.00%
Possession of weapons22.680.00%
Theft from the person11.790.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.41100.00%
Vehicle crime37.150.00%
Other theft12.68-50.00%
Public order10.89-50.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.41-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson23.58100.00%
Other theft21.79-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.79-33.33%
Public order21.790.00%
Burglary11.790.00%
Other crime10.89-50.00%
Shoplifting10.89-50.00%

In May 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 offences921.45-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.050.00%
Other theft32.680.00%
Other crime22.680.00%
Vehicle crime21.79-66.67%
Shoplifting21.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.790.00%
Burglary10.89-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1224.1433.33%
Vehicle crime610.730.00%
Other theft35.360.00%
Public order22.68100.00%
Burglary21.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.790.00%
Drugs10.890.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.7328.57%
Public order18.050.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.510.00%
Vehicle crime26.260.00%
Other theft21.790.00%
Other crime11.790.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%
Burglary10.890.00%

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 offences714.3075.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.260.00%
Public order22.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.790.00%
Vehicle crime21.79-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences418.77-63.64%
Other theft43.580.00%
Vehicle crime43.580.00%
Burglary33.58-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson22.680.00%
Public order11.79-50.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1122.35-31.25%
Burglary79.830.00%
Public order26.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.790.00%
Possession of weapons21.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.790.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.560.00%
Vehicle crime314.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.680.00%
Other crime11.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20248
June 20244
May 20249
April 202412
March 20249
February 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 202311
October 202316

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

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
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
December 20234

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20237

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 10 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 20242
May 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Crookhay Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 2. Old College Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bilport Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Chester Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Pembroke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brindley Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Telford Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Surrey Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Waterside Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Tame Crossing
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Lilac Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1