THE MARSH, WS10 7JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 7JG

THE MARSH, WS10 7JG, Sandwell has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.60 per 1,000 population. This WS10 7JG 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 7JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 7JG, encompassing approximately 2229 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)

WS10 7JG 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
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

THE MARSH, WS10 7JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2429.60300.00%
Other theft1310.76-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson95.83800.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.04-33.33%
Burglary31.79200.00%
Robbery31.3550.00%
Vehicle crime21.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.900.00%
Shoplifting20.900.00%
Possession of weapons20.900.00%
Public order10.90-75.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1417.4955.56%
Anti-social behaviour66.2820.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.69-33.33%
Public order42.690.00%
Vehicle crime41.79300.00%
Robbery21.790.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.94-40.00%
Other theft94.0428.57%
Criminal damage and arson74.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.1425.00%
Public order42.240.00%
Robbery21.790.00%
Burglary20.90-33.33%
Drugs10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.8066.67%
Other theft76.73-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.14-20.00%
Burglary31.790.00%
Vehicle crime21.350.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.15-40.00%
Other theft84.04-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.59150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.24400.00%
Burglary32.2450.00%
Public order21.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.90-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.900.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1522.4315.38%
Other theft106.7311.11%
Shoplifting54.49400.00%
Public order42.24-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.79-50.00%
Robbery31.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35-60.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Bicycle theft20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-80.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.8818.18%
Other theft95.8328.57%
Vehicle crime84.04300.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.5966.67%
Public order52.24400.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.2466.67%
Robbery32.2450.00%
Other crime11.350.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

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 offences1114.3537.50%
Other theft74.9375.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3550.00%
Vehicle crime21.35-60.00%
Robbery20.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Drugs10.45-50.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.35-20.00%
Vehicle crime53.59150.00%
Other theft42.24-20.00%
Burglary31.79-25.00%
Robbery21.350.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90100.00%
Possession of weapons20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.49500.00%
Other theft52.69-50.00%
Burglary42.24300.00%
Public order31.790.00%
Shoplifting31.35200.00%
Vehicle crime21.35-50.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-75.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1012.11233.33%
Violence and sexual offences54.49-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.240.00%
Vehicle crime41.79300.00%
Burglary11.79-50.00%
Shoplifting10.45-50.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.490.00%
Public order48.970.00%
Other theft31.790.00%
Drugs21.350.00%
Bicycle theft20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Shoplifting20.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
July 20246
June 20249
May 202415
April 20249
March 202415
February 202413
January 202411
December 20238
November 202310
October 20235
September 202320

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202414
June 20249
May 20247
April 20248
March 202410
February 20249
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 202310
September 20233

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20248
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20241
June 20247
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20245
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS10 7JG 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. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Dudley Street
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Whitley Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Bilston Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Short Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St James Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Thorn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hall End
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Blakedon Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Dale Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Trouse Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cinder Way
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Park Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Holyhead Road
    Total1
    Burglary1