WS10 1BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 1BG

WS10 1BG, Sandwell has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.95 per 1,000 population. This WS10 1BG 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS10 1BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Threadbolt Way with total crimes: 2
  • The Oval with total crimes: 2
  • Old Park Road with total crimes: 2

WS10 1BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.95-40.00%
Other theft32.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-33.33%
Burglary20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

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 offences108.550.00%
Vehicle crime53.720.00%
Burglary31.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
March 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 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

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 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 2 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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Threadbolt Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Oval
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Old Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Short Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Darlington Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Chafery Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Puddlers Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Darlaston Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Kings Mill Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Thorn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Blakedon Road
    Total1
    Public order1