STAFFORD STREET, WS10 7JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 7JX

STAFFORD STREET, WS10 7JX, Sandwell has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 69.63 per 1,000 population. This WS10 7JX 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 7JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 7JX, encompassing approximately 1723 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (55) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (1500.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS10 7JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Russell Street with total crimes: 54
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11

STAFFORD STREET, WS10 7JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5569.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences1631.911500.00%
Other theft139.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.640.00%
Vehicle crime43.480.00%
Burglary42.320.00%
Robbery42.320.00%
Possession of weapons32.320.00%
Bicycle theft21.740.00%
Drugs21.160.00%
Theft from the person21.160.00%
Public order11.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.58-90.91%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2253.96144.44%
Other theft1612.7777.78%
Violence and sexual offences119.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.38120.00%
Vehicle crime106.38150.00%
Public order55.800.00%
Robbery52.9025.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.90400.00%
Burglary42.900.00%
Possession of weapons22.32100.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2238.8846.67%
Other theft912.7728.57%
Shoplifting95.22125.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.2266.67%
Public order52.9025.00%
Robbery42.90100.00%
Burglary42.320.00%
Vehicle crime42.320.00%
Theft from the person22.320.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

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 offences1524.957.14%
Other theft78.70-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson44.06-20.00%
Shoplifting42.32-33.33%
Public order42.32300.00%
Burglary42.32-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.3250.00%
Robbery21.740.00%

In April 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 offences1430.17-6.67%
Other theft118.1222.22%
Shoplifting66.38-66.67%
Burglary63.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.4825.00%
Vehicle crime42.900.00%
Bicycle theft22.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-60.00%
Public order11.16-85.71%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1841.2038.46%
Violence and sexual offences1510.447.14%
Other theft98.70-10.00%
Public order75.2275.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.06-28.57%
Vehicle crime42.90-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson42.320.00%
Robbery32.320.00%
Bicycle theft21.740.00%
Burglary21.16-60.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Drugs10.58-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1442.36-30.00%
Shoplifting138.12-18.75%
Other theft107.5411.11%
Anti-social behaviour75.8075.00%
Vehicle crime74.06250.00%
Burglary54.06150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.90100.00%
Public order42.32-33.33%
Robbery32.32-57.14%
Drugs31.74200.00%
Theft from the person21.740.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2041.7842.86%
Shoplifting1611.60220.00%
Other theft99.28-25.00%
Robbery75.220.00%
Public order64.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.48-33.33%
Burglary22.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.16-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.160.00%
Drugs10.58-66.67%
Other crime10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.58-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1434.81-17.65%
Other theft128.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.480.00%
Shoplifting52.90-70.59%
Vehicle crime52.9025.00%
Burglary42.90-50.00%
Drugs32.3250.00%
Public order31.74-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.74100.00%
Theft from the person11.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1741.20142.86%
Shoplifting179.86142.86%
Other theft89.86-11.11%
Burglary84.6433.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.64-16.67%
Public order42.9033.33%
Vehicle crime42.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.32-66.67%
Drugs22.32100.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1234.23200.00%
Other theft96.9680.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.22-70.83%
Shoplifting74.06-36.36%
Burglary64.0620.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.48-25.00%
Vehicle crime43.48-33.33%
Public order32.32200.00%
Robbery21.74-50.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.58-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2441.780.00%
Shoplifting1113.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.380.00%
Vehicle crime64.640.00%
Other theft53.480.00%
Burglary52.900.00%
Robbery42.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.320.00%
Possession of weapons22.320.00%
Bicycle theft11.160.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202410
June 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20241
July 202411
June 202422
May 202415
April 202414
March 202415
February 202414
January 202420
December 202314
November 202317
October 20237
September 202324

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202416
June 20249
May 20247
April 202411
March 20249
February 202410
January 20249
December 202312
November 20238
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 183 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
July 202422
June 20249
May 20244
April 20246
March 202418
February 202413
January 202416
December 20235
November 202317
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20238
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202411
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 202312
September 20234

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20247
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20247
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 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
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Russell Street
    Total54
    Shoplifting41
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime2
    Possession of weapons2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Upper Russell Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dudley Street
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Union Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
  • 7. New Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Shambles
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Railway Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Great Western Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Atlantic Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St James Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Spring Head
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Holyhead Road
    Total1
    Burglary1