THE CLOSE, WS10 7JE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 7JE

THE CLOSE, WS10 7JE, Sandwell has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.17 per 1,000 population. This WS10 7JE 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 7JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 7JE, encompassing approximately 1840 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (566.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS10 7JE 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

THE CLOSE, WS10 7JE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2027.17566.67%
Other theft1310.8718.18%
Criminal damage and arson57.060.00%
Burglary32.720.00%
Bicycle theft21.630.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Robbery21.09100.00%
Public order11.09-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1113.5822.22%
Anti-social behaviour35.980.00%
Public order31.6350.00%
Vehicle crime31.63200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.63-57.14%
Robbery11.63-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft917.9328.57%
Criminal damage and arson74.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.80200.00%
Public order21.630.00%
Robbery21.090.00%
Burglary11.09-50.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft711.95-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences73.80133.33%
Vehicle crime33.8050.00%
Burglary21.63100.00%
Theft from the person11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft811.41-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.35-76.92%
Public order21.63-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09100.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.54-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.1930.00%
Other theft107.060.00%
Vehicle crime45.43-33.33%
Public order32.17-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.090.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In February 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 theft1021.1942.86%
Violence and sexual offences105.4342.86%
Vehicle crime65.43500.00%
Public order43.26300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.170.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In January 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 offences711.950.00%
Other theft73.80133.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.09-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.3216.67%
Other theft33.80-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.63200.00%
Drugs21.630.00%
Burglary21.09-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.0450.00%
Other theft53.26-44.44%
Burglary42.72300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.17300.00%
Public order22.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.09-75.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft910.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.890.00%
Vehicle crime42.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.170.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
July 20243
June 20247
May 20247
April 20243
March 202413
February 202410
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202411
June 20249
May 20247
April 20248
March 202410
February 202410
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

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 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 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
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS10 7JE 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. Short Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St James Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Blakedon Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Dale Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Trouse Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cinder Way
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Park Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Holyhead Road
    Total1
    Burglary1