WS10 7EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 7EW

WS10 7EW, Sandwell has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 62.44 per 1,000 population. This WS10 7EW 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 7EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 7EW, encompassing approximately 1921 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (55) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (1500.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS10 7EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Russell Street with total crimes: 54
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11

WS10 7EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5562.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences1628.621500.00%
Other theft138.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.160.00%
Vehicle crime43.120.00%
Burglary42.080.00%
Robbery42.080.00%
Possession of weapons32.080.00%
Bicycle theft21.560.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Theft from the person21.040.00%
Public order11.040.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.52-90.91%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2248.39144.44%
Other theft1611.4577.78%
Violence and sexual offences118.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.72120.00%
Vehicle crime105.72150.00%
Public order55.20-16.67%
Robbery52.6025.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.60400.00%
Burglary42.600.00%
Possession of weapons22.08100.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2235.3846.67%
Other theft911.4528.57%
Shoplifting94.68125.00%
Public order64.6850.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.1266.67%
Robbery42.6033.33%
Burglary42.080.00%
Vehicle crime42.080.00%
Theft from the person22.080.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.427.14%
Other theft77.81-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson43.64-20.00%
Shoplifting42.08-33.33%
Public order42.08300.00%
Burglary42.08-33.33%
Robbery32.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.560.00%
Possession of weapons11.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1428.10-17.65%
Other theft117.2810.00%
Shoplifting65.72-66.67%
Burglary63.12200.00%
Vehicle crime53.1225.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.60-40.00%
Bicycle theft21.560.00%
Public order11.04-87.50%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1839.5538.46%
Violence and sexual offences179.3721.43%
Other theft108.850.00%
Public order85.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.1625.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.60-28.57%
Vehicle crime42.60-42.86%
Robbery32.080.00%
Bicycle theft21.560.00%
Burglary21.04-60.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Drugs10.52-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1437.99-30.00%
Shoplifting137.28-18.75%
Other theft106.7611.11%
Anti-social behaviour75.2075.00%
Vehicle crime73.64250.00%
Burglary53.64150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.6033.33%
Public order42.08-33.33%
Robbery32.08-57.14%
Drugs31.56200.00%
Theft from the person21.560.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2037.9942.86%
Shoplifting1610.41220.00%
Other theft98.33-25.00%
Robbery74.680.00%
Public order63.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.12-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.08-50.00%
Burglary21.56-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.04-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%
Drugs10.52-66.67%
Other crime10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.52-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1432.26-17.65%
Other theft127.2850.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.1220.00%
Burglary53.12-37.50%
Shoplifting52.60-70.59%
Vehicle crime52.6025.00%
Drugs32.6050.00%
Public order31.56-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.56100.00%
Theft from the person11.040.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1736.95142.86%
Shoplifting178.85142.86%
Other theft88.85-11.11%
Burglary84.1633.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.16-16.67%
Public order42.6033.33%
Vehicle crime42.08-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour42.08-66.67%
Drugs22.08100.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1232.260.00%
Other theft96.240.00%
Vehicle crime74.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.640.00%
Shoplifting73.640.00%
Burglary63.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.120.00%
Public order33.120.00%
Robbery21.560.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202410
June 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20241
July 202411
June 202422
May 202415
April 202414
March 202417
February 202414
January 202420
December 202314
November 202317
October 20237

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202416
June 20249
May 20247
April 202411
March 202410
February 202410
January 20249
December 202312
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 172 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
July 202422
June 20249
May 20244
April 20246
March 202418
February 202413
January 202416
December 20235
November 202317
October 20237

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202411
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20247
October 20232

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20248
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 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
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Russell Street
    Total54
    Shoplifting41
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime2
    Possession of weapons2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Upper Russell Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dudley Street
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Union Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
  • 7. New Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Shambles
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Railway Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Great Western Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Atlantic Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St James Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Spring Head
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Holyhead Road
    Total1
    Burglary1