WS10 1BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 1BG

WS10 1BG, Sandwell has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.69 per 1,000 population. This WS10 1BG 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 1BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 1BG, encompassing approximately 2690 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS10 1BG area, explore the WS10 1BG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS10 1BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chafery Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Nowell Street with total crimes: 2
  • Forge Street with total crimes: 2

WS10 1BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences106.6966.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.72-25.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.55-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour42.230.00%
Burglary31.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1250.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Public order20.74-50.00%
Robbery20.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.7883.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.09100.00%
Public order41.490.00%
Vehicle crime31.4950.00%
Burglary31.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.83-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.230.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.3225.00%
Robbery23.720.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.200.00%
Other theft32.970.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.97200.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-80.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.4314.29%
Vehicle crime52.97400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.86-50.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.43-30.00%
Burglary42.6033.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.49-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.55-23.08%
Vehicle crime53.7266.67%
Burglary31.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Other theft10.74-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.410.00%
Drugs44.830.00%
Vehicle crime31.490.00%
Burglary31.120.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20246
May 202411
April 20246
March 202410
February 20248
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS10 1BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chafery Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Nowell Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Forge Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Threadbolt Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Puddlers Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Darlaston Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Oatmill Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Oval
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Old Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Blakedon Road
    Total1
    Public order1