DEVON ROAD, WS10 0RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 0RU

DEVON ROAD, WS10 0RU, Sandwell has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.09 per 1,000 population. This WS10 0RU 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 0RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 0RU, encompassing approximately 3120 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-47.83% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

WS10 0RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westmore Way with total crimes: 4
  • Essex Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Tame Avenue with total crimes: 2

DEVON ROAD, WS10 0RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.09-47.83%
Vehicle crime33.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-75.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.14187.50%
Other theft67.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.280.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

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 offences86.4114.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.280.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.81-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.24-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96100.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%

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 offences128.0133.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.85100.00%
Burglary31.28200.00%
Vehicle crime30.9650.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.05-30.77%
Public order42.880.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.09-13.33%
Possession of weapons24.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.9715.38%
Other theft34.8150.00%
Vehicle crime30.9650.00%
Public order20.96100.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.3385.71%
Burglary34.1750.00%
Vehicle crime20.96-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.77-36.36%
Vehicle crime32.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Burglary20.64-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.930.00%
Burglary63.520.00%
Public order31.920.00%
Other theft30.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202423
June 20248
May 20247
April 202412
March 20249
February 202413
January 202415
December 202313
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20243
March 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

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 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Westmore Way
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Essex Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Tame Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Devon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. James Watt Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Woden Road East
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Crankhall Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Coronation Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Suffolk Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bromfield Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Harewood Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Park Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Norfolk Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1