UNION STREET, WS10 7HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 7HD

UNION STREET, WS10 7HD, Sandwell has recorded a total of 114 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.78 per 1,000 population. This WS10 7HD 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 7HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 7HD, encompassing approximately 3477 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (144.44% increase)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)

WS10 7HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Russell Street with total crimes: 21
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Union Street with total crimes: 13

UNION STREET, WS10 7HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2232.78-4.35%
Shoplifting226.33144.44%
Other theft176.3370.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.89166.67%
Criminal damage and arson94.60350.00%
Vehicle crime92.59125.00%
Robbery62.5950.00%
Public order51.73-37.50%
Burglary41.44-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.15100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.85-20.69%
Other theft106.6125.00%
Shoplifting92.88125.00%
Public order82.59100.00%
Burglary62.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.7350.00%
Robbery41.7333.33%
Vehicle crime41.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15-60.00%
Theft from the person20.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.8331.82%
Other theft88.34-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson52.30-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.44-20.00%
Shoplifting41.15-33.33%
Public order41.1533.33%
Burglary41.15-42.86%
Robbery31.15200.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.1422.22%
Other theft136.3330.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.7480.00%
Vehicle crime72.590.00%
Burglary72.0140.00%
Shoplifting62.01-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.730.00%
Public order31.44-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Robbery10.29-75.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1824.73-30.77%
Shoplifting185.1838.46%
Other theft105.18-16.67%
Public order92.8850.00%
Vehicle crime72.590.00%
Burglary52.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.44-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.44-37.50%
Robbery41.4433.33%
Bicycle theft21.150.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Drugs10.29-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2627.034.00%
Shoplifting137.48-18.75%
Other theft123.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.450.00%
Vehicle crime72.30250.00%
Public order62.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.730.00%
Burglary51.7366.67%
Drugs41.44300.00%
Robbery31.15-62.50%
Theft from the person20.860.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2526.1725.00%
Shoplifting167.19220.00%
Other theft124.609.09%
Anti-social behaviour83.450.00%
Robbery82.30300.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.30-33.33%
Public order61.73100.00%
Burglary31.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.58-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.14-4.76%
Other theft115.7522.22%
Criminal damage and arson93.1628.57%
Anti-social behaviour82.59100.00%
Vehicle crime62.3050.00%
Burglary61.73-25.00%
Shoplifting51.73-70.59%
Public order31.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.86200.00%
Robbery20.860.00%
Drugs20.58-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2123.2990.91%
Shoplifting176.04142.86%
Other theft94.89-18.18%
Burglary82.5933.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.3016.67%
Public order62.0150.00%
Vehicle crime41.73-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.15-73.33%
Drugs31.15200.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1521.57200.00%
Other theft114.3122.22%
Violence and sexual offences113.16-66.67%
Vehicle crime103.1666.67%
Shoplifting72.88-41.67%
Burglary62.0120.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.73-57.14%
Public order41.730.00%
Robbery21.15-50.00%
Drugs10.58-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3328.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson149.490.00%
Shoplifting124.030.00%
Other theft93.450.00%
Vehicle crime62.590.00%
Burglary51.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.440.00%
Public order41.440.00%
Robbery41.150.00%
Bicycle theft21.150.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20242
May 20245
April 20249
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20239
November 20237
October 20236
September 202314

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202423
May 202429
April 202422
March 202418
February 202426
January 202425
December 202320
November 202321
October 202311
September 202333

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20248
January 20248
December 20238
November 20234
October 202315
September 20235

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202410
May 20248
April 202413
March 202410
February 202412
January 202412
December 202311
November 20239
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20244
April 20247
March 20247
February 20247
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20248
December 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 20249
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 20249
May 20244
April 20246
March 202418
February 202413
January 202416
December 20235
November 202317
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Russell Street
    Total21
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Union Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Upper Russell Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Other theft9
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Dudley Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Corporation Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Shambles
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Upper High Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 10. New Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Moatfield Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dale Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Trouse Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Wharfedale Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Trinity Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Marys Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Hall End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Mark Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Whitley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Mark Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. King Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Church Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Whitehouse Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Spring Head
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Market Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Railway Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1