WS10 7LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 7LH

WS10 7LH, Sandwell has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 70.68 per 1,000 population. This WS10 7LH 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 7LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 7LH, encompassing approximately 1330 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (49) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

WS10 7LH 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
  • Upper Russell Street with total crimes: 10

WS10 7LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4970.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences1136.841000.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.27600.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.260.00%
Robbery43.76300.00%
Burglary43.010.00%
Bicycle theft33.010.00%
Other theft32.260.00%
Possession of weapons32.260.00%
Vehicle crime22.260.00%
Theft from the person21.500.00%
Drugs11.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.26-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%
Robbery10.75-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1742.11183.33%
Anti-social behaviour912.78125.00%
Other theft76.77250.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.26-36.36%
Vehicle crime75.26133.33%
Robbery35.2650.00%
Public order22.26-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.50100.00%
Other crime11.500.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1128.5710.00%
Shoplifting68.27500.00%
Public order54.51400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.76100.00%
Vehicle crime33.0150.00%
Robbery22.260.00%
Other theft21.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.500.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.7925.00%
Vehicle crime27.52-33.33%
Robbery21.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-66.67%
Shoplifting10.75-75.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Burglary10.75-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences821.800.00%
Shoplifting46.02-76.47%
Anti-social behaviour33.010.00%
Vehicle crime32.26-25.00%
Other theft32.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.26200.00%
Bicycle theft22.26100.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Public order11.50-87.50%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1737.5930.77%
Public order812.78100.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime46.02-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.01-40.00%
Robbery32.260.00%
Other theft22.26-50.00%
Burglary21.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.50-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Drugs10.75-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1339.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences129.779.09%
Vehicle crime59.02400.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.76400.00%
Other theft43.76100.00%
Public order43.0133.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.0150.00%
Robbery32.26-25.00%
Drugs22.26100.00%
Burglary11.500.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1330.83333.33%
Violence and sexual offences119.77175.00%
Robbery48.270.00%
Public order33.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.26-50.00%
Other theft21.50-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.500.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-75.00%
Burglary10.75-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences422.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.0133.33%
Vehicle crime43.0133.33%
Other theft33.0150.00%
Shoplifting32.26-75.00%
Burglary32.26-25.00%
Public order22.26100.00%
Drugs11.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1227.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences89.020.00%
Burglary46.020.00%
Vehicle crime33.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.260.00%
Other theft21.500.00%
Other crime11.500.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
July 20247
June 202411
May 202410
April 20248
March 20248
February 202412
January 202411
December 20234
November 20238

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20249
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244

A total of 135 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
July 202417
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244
March 202417
February 202413
January 202413
December 20233
November 202312

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20248
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS10 7LH 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
    Possession of weapons3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Upper Russell Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dudley Street
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Great Western Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Atlantic Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St James Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Cinder Way
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Holyhead Road
    Total1
    Burglary1