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

Overview of Crime in WS10 7JE

THE CLOSE, WS10 7JE, Sandwell has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.58 per 1,000 population. This WS10 7JE 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 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 Jul were:

  • Other theft: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS10 7JE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Dale Street with total crimes: 2

THE CLOSE, WS10 7JE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 theft910.87200.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.89-76.47%
Vehicle crime42.17300.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.170.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.0241.67%
Criminal damage and arson39.240.00%
Other theft31.63-70.00%
Public order21.63-33.33%
Drugs21.09100.00%
Bicycle theft21.09-50.00%
Burglary21.09-33.33%
Shoplifting21.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.7333.33%
Other theft106.52150.00%
Bicycle theft45.43300.00%
Public order32.17200.00%
Vehicle crime31.63-25.00%
Burglary31.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.63100.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.410.00%
Vehicle crime44.890.00%
Other theft42.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.170.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20249
May 20247
April 20248
March 202410
February 202410
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20239
September 20233
August 202310
July 20234

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20247
May 20247
April 20243
March 202413
February 202410
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20234
September 202317
August 202312
July 20239

A total of 4 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
November 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233
July 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Other theft9
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dale Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Trouse Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Blakedon Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Mark Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Whitley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bilston Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Mark Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. King Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1