WS10 7SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 7SG

WS10 7SG, Sandwell has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.51 per 1,000 population. This WS10 7SG 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 7SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 7SG, encompassing approximately 1850 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS10 7SG area, explore the WS10 7SG Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS10 7SG area, visit the WS10 7SG House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS10 7SG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ironmill Way with total crimes: 6
  • Bilston Road with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

WS10 7SG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.51-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour75.9416.67%
Other theft33.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.620.00%
Burglary11.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.4950.00%
Possession of weapons23.24100.00%
Other crime21.08100.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Public order10.54-66.67%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1015.13233.33%
Violence and sexual offences85.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.320.00%
Public order32.160.00%
Other crime11.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.2714.29%
Criminal damage and arson34.3250.00%
Public order31.620.00%
Vehicle crime21.62-50.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.27-61.11%
Vehicle crime43.780.00%
Public order32.16200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62100.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.59125.00%
Other theft29.73-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.57-27.27%
Other theft44.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.1157.14%
Burglary25.94100.00%
Vehicle crime11.08-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.73-30.00%
Vehicle crime43.78300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-60.00%
Burglary11.08-50.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.0511.11%
Anti-social behaviour55.400.00%
Public order32.700.00%
Burglary21.620.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Other theft11.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.050.00%
Vehicle crime54.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.700.00%
Other crime22.700.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202412
June 20248
May 20248
April 20247
March 202418
February 20248
January 202411
December 20237
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20246
June 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 202410
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
November 20233

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ironmill Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bilston Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Lansbury Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Short Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Banfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dangerfield Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Darlington Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Chafery Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Puddlers Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Darlaston Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1