PORTWAY ROAD, WS10 7DZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 7DZ

PORTWAY ROAD, WS10 7DZ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.81 per 1,000 population. This WS10 7DZ 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 7DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 7DZ, encompassing approximately 1658 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS10 7DZ area, explore the WS10 7DZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS10 7DZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wednesbury Parkway (Tram Stop) with total crimes: 2
  • Wednesbury Great Western Street (Tram Stop) with total crimes: 1

PORTWAY ROAD, WS10 7DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.81-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%
Robbery10.60-50.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1638.0060.00%
Shoplifting119.65120.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.63150.00%
Vehicle crime106.03233.33%
Violence and sexual offences56.03-54.55%
Public order33.02-40.00%
Robbery21.810.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21100.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1127.74-8.33%
Other theft106.6366.67%
Public order56.030.00%
Shoplifting53.02400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.0233.33%
Vehicle crime32.410.00%
Burglary21.81100.00%
Robbery21.21100.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.7050.00%
Other theft67.24-40.00%
Vehicle crime33.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.81-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.810.00%
Theft from the person11.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Burglary10.60-50.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1019.3025.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.03-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour44.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.410.00%
Vehicle crime21.21-60.00%
Bicycle theft21.21100.00%
Burglary21.21100.00%
Public order11.21-85.71%
Shoplifting10.60-88.89%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences929.55-18.18%
Shoplifting95.4350.00%
Other theft85.43-20.00%
Public order74.8240.00%
Vehicle crime54.22-44.44%
Robbery33.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Drugs10.60-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1134.9883.33%
Other theft106.6342.86%
Vehicle crime96.03350.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.43100.00%
Shoplifting63.6250.00%
Public order53.6225.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.02200.00%
Robbery31.81-25.00%
Drugs21.81100.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft720.5175.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.22-14.29%
Public order43.62100.00%
Robbery42.410.00%
Shoplifting42.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.41-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Drugs10.60-50.00%
Burglary10.60-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences721.11-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.22150.00%
Other theft43.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime42.4133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.4133.33%
Burglary32.4150.00%
Drugs21.81100.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Shoplifting21.21-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences821.1133.33%
Shoplifting84.82166.67%
Other theft64.82-40.00%
Vehicle crime33.62-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8150.00%
Burglary21.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-77.78%
Other crime11.210.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1026.54400.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.03800.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.43-66.67%
Vehicle crime53.62400.00%
Burglary33.02-40.00%
Possession of weapons31.810.00%
Shoplifting31.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.81-50.00%
Robbery21.21-33.33%
Drugs11.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1824.120.00%
Burglary510.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.020.00%
Robbery32.410.00%
Bicycle theft21.810.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Shoplifting21.210.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 202411
May 202412
April 20248
March 20249
February 202411
January 20246
December 20237
November 20238
October 20236
September 202318

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202410
May 20246
April 202410
March 20248
February 202410
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 202310
September 20232

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20239
September 20231

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20249
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
April 20241
March 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20249
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20238
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS10 7DZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wednesbury Parkway (Tram Stop)
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Wednesbury Great Western Street (Tram Stop)
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1