ESSEX AVENUE, WS10 0RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 0RS

ESSEX AVENUE, WS10 0RS, Sandwell has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.59 per 1,000 population. This WS10 0RS 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 0RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 0RS, encompassing approximately 3177 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS10 0RS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shelton Close with total crimes: 5
  • Devon Road with total crimes: 4
  • James Watt Drive with total crimes: 3

ESSEX AVENUE, WS10 0RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.59175.00%
Other theft66.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.260.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.2914.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.26200.00%
Other theft20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.09-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.20100.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.78100.00%
Burglary31.26200.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.98-33.33%
Public order22.520.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63100.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.35-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour13.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.1827.27%
Other theft34.4150.00%
Vehicle crime30.9450.00%
Public order20.94100.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.55120.00%
Burglary33.4650.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.04-54.55%
Vehicle crime31.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Burglary20.63-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.44-35.29%
Burglary53.4625.00%
Public order31.57200.00%
Other theft30.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.180.00%
Burglary45.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20243
March 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 20248
May 20247
April 202412
March 20248
February 202412
January 202414
December 202311
November 20235
October 202311
September 202317

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Shelton Close
    Total5
    Other theft5
  • 2. Devon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. James Watt Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Woden Road East
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rutland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Oaktree Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Mcdougall Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Lancaster Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Kent Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Maple Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Westmore Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Connaught Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Cornwall Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Essex Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Solway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bromfield Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Coronation Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Buckingham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Pemberton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St Paul'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1