WS10 7HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 7HE

WS10 7HE, Sandwell has recorded a total of 104 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.09 per 1,000 population. This WS10 7HE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS10 postcode area, which has experienced 634 crimes and a crime rate of 12.35 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS10 7HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 7HE, encompassing approximately 2660 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS10 7HE 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

WS10 7HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2139.09133.33%
Other theft177.8970.00%
Anti-social behaviour156.39200.00%
Violence and sexual offences155.64-37.50%
Vehicle crime125.64200.00%
Robbery64.5150.00%
Public order52.26-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.88150.00%
Burglary41.88-20.00%
Possession of weapons21.50100.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2427.8120.00%
Other theft109.0242.86%
Shoplifting93.76125.00%
Public order73.3875.00%
Burglary52.6325.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.8825.00%
Robbery41.8833.33%
Vehicle crime41.50300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.50-60.00%
Theft from the person20.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.9211.11%
Other theft77.52-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.63-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.8833.33%
Shoplifting41.50-33.33%
Public order41.50100.00%
Burglary41.50-33.33%
Robbery31.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.13-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.930.00%
Other theft126.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.5140.00%
Shoplifting62.63-66.67%
Burglary62.26100.00%
Vehicle crime42.26-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.50-40.00%
Bicycle theft21.130.00%
Public order20.75-75.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%

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 offences1832.32-10.00%
Shoplifting186.7738.46%
Other theft126.779.09%
Public order84.5133.33%
Vehicle crime73.01-12.50%
Robbery52.6366.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.88-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.88-37.50%
Burglary31.88-40.00%
Bicycle theft21.130.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Drugs10.38-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2033.07-20.00%
Shoplifting137.52-18.75%
Other theft114.8922.22%
Vehicle crime84.13300.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.0133.33%
Public order63.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.2620.00%
Burglary52.2666.67%
Drugs41.88300.00%
Robbery31.50-62.50%
Theft from the person21.130.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-50.00%

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 offences2531.9556.25%
Shoplifting169.40220.00%
Other theft96.01-10.00%
Robbery83.38700.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.01-14.29%
Public order62.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.26-44.44%
Burglary31.88-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.13-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.75-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1625.18-20.00%
Other theft106.0111.11%
Criminal damage and arson93.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.3875.00%
Burglary72.6316.67%
Shoplifting52.63-70.59%
Vehicle crime31.88-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.130.00%
Drugs21.13100.00%
Public order20.75-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2027.81185.71%
Shoplifting177.52142.86%
Other theft96.39-10.00%
Burglary63.38-14.29%
Public order62.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.260.00%
Vehicle crime42.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.50-69.23%
Other crime11.500.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1324.81225.00%
Other theft104.8942.86%
Vehicle crime83.76100.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.01-79.41%
Burglary72.6340.00%
Shoplifting72.63-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson62.63-45.45%
Public order32.2650.00%
Robbery21.13-50.00%
Drugs10.75-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3433.0730.77%
Criminal damage and arson1112.78120.00%
Shoplifting114.1310.00%
Other theft74.13-53.33%
Burglary52.63-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.88-20.00%
Robbery41.50300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.50-42.86%
Bicycle theft21.50-50.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Public order20.75-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.75-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2633.45-3.70%
Other theft159.7766.67%
Shoplifting105.6411.11%
Burglary73.7640.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.6375.00%
Vehicle crime52.63150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.88150.00%
Possession of weapons41.880.00%
Bicycle theft41.50300.00%
Public order31.50-50.00%
Drugs21.130.00%
Robbery10.75-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2725.180.00%
Other theft910.150.00%
Shoplifting93.380.00%
Public order63.380.00%
Burglary52.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202410
May 20247
April 202412
March 202412
February 202411
January 20249
December 202310
November 20239
October 202310
September 20237
August 202315
July 20239

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 202313
September 20234
August 20237
July 20234

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20247
February 20248
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238
September 20234
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20248
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202424
May 202420
April 202418
March 202418
February 202420
January 202425
December 202316
November 202320
October 20237
September 202334
August 202326
July 202327

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
March 20248
February 20246
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233
September 20232
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237
September 20235
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20239
November 20236
October 20236
September 202311
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231
September 20232
August 20234

A total of 146 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 20249
May 20244
April 20246
March 202418
February 202413
January 202416
December 20235
November 202317
October 20237
September 202311
August 202310
July 20239

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 7HE 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. Shambles
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Great Western Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime4
  • 9. Upper High Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Dale Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Trouse Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Wharfedale Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Mark Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Whitley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mark Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. King Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Church Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Whitehouse Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Spring Head
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Market Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1