WS10 7HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 7HZ

WS10 7HZ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.07 per 1,000 population. This WS10 7HZ 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 7HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 7HZ, encompassing approximately 2563 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (187.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

WS10 7HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Archer Close with total crimes: 9
  • Whitley Street with total crimes: 7

WS10 7HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.07187.50%
Other theft128.979.09%
Criminal damage and arson64.68500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.17-60.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Public order10.78-66.67%
Robbery10.390.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1113.6537.50%
Violence and sexual offences84.29-27.27%
Vehicle crime53.12400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.95-40.00%
Public order31.170.00%
Other crime21.17100.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-90.91%
Robbery10.39-66.67%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1118.331000.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.29-38.89%
Other theft84.2914.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.12150.00%
Public order31.950.00%
Burglary31.1750.00%
Robbery31.170.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.65157.14%
Other theft77.020.00%
Vehicle crime32.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.48-30.00%
Other theft72.73-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.73400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.95100.00%
Public order31.56-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.17-25.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.78-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1015.21-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences103.90-28.57%
Public order43.90-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.56-60.00%
Robbery20.78100.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%
Other crime10.390.00%

In February 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 offences1417.9427.27%
Other theft115.4657.14%
Vehicle crime64.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.3425.00%
Public order51.95400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9550.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.48-26.67%
Other theft74.29250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.730.00%
Vehicle crime21.56-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Robbery10.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.31114.29%
Vehicle crime35.8550.00%
Robbery21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Other theft20.78-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.53-12.50%
Burglary52.73150.00%
Other theft41.95-60.00%
Public order31.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17200.00%
Vehicle crime21.17-60.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In October 2023, 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 theft1010.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.900.00%
Vehicle crime53.120.00%
Burglary21.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
July 20248
June 202411
May 202418
April 20247
March 202410
February 202414
January 202411
December 202315
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202411
June 20248
May 20247
April 20247
March 202410
February 202411
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 202411
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Archer Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences9
  • 3. Whitley Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Bilston Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. The Oval
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Old Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Short Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Darlaston Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Thorn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hall End
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Blakedon Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Dale Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Trouse Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cinder Way
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Park Street
    Total1
    Robbery1