KENT ROAD, WS10 0SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 0SY

KENT ROAD, WS10 0SY, Sandwell has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.70 per 1,000 population. This WS10 0SY 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 0SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 0SY, encompassing approximately 3092 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS10 0SY 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
  • Rutland Road with total crimes: 3

KENT ROAD, WS10 0SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.7070.00%
Other theft65.50200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.94-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.79-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour33.2350.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.1410.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65100.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.50-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson23.230.00%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.11-15.38%
Public order23.560.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.8244.44%
Anti-social behaviour14.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.4728.57%
Other theft32.9150.00%
Vehicle crime30.9750.00%
Public order20.97100.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.140.00%
Bicycle theft22.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-33.33%
Burglary20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

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 offences75.82-36.36%
Vehicle crime32.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Burglary20.65-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
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 offences1110.02-35.29%
Burglary63.5650.00%
Public order31.9450.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

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 offences178.410.00%
Burglary45.500.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202410
May 202411
April 202410
March 202411
February 202413
January 20249
December 20237
November 20237
October 202311
September 202317

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 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 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
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 2 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
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Shelton Close
    Total5
    Other theft5
  • 2. Devon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Rutland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Mcdougall Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Lancaster Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Kent Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Maple Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Westmore Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Connaught Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Cornwall Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Essex Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Solway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bromfield Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Coronation Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Buckingham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pemberton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1