WS10 7SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 7SP

WS10 7SP, Sandwell has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.58 per 1,000 population. This WS10 7SP 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 7SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 7SP, encompassing approximately 2741 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS10 7SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitley Street with total crimes: 7
  • Bilston Road with total crimes: 6
  • The Oval with total crimes: 2

WS10 7SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.5812.50%
Other theft63.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.190.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-66.67%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.5760.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.09200.00%
Public order21.09100.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.19400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.82-66.67%
Other crime21.820.00%
Burglary20.73-33.33%
Robbery20.730.00%
Public order10.73-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.85150.00%
Burglary35.4750.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-66.67%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.20-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09200.00%
Vehicle crime21.09100.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.85300.00%
Robbery35.840.00%
Public order21.09100.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.38-76.47%
Other theft21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.5830.77%
Criminal damage and arson46.20300.00%
Burglary21.46100.00%
Other crime20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-66.67%
Robbery10.36-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.588.33%
Vehicle crime54.7466.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.8250.00%
Robbery21.090.00%
Drugs20.73100.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%
Other theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.859.09%
Vehicle crime34.3850.00%
Burglary31.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Public order20.73100.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.390.00%
Burglary34.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20248
June 20245
May 202415
April 20246
March 202416
February 20244
January 202417
December 202313
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 7SP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Whitley Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Bilston Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. The Oval
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Old Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Short Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Darlington Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Puddlers Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Darlaston Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Elm Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Thorn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hall End
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Blakedon Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Dale Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Park Street
    Total1
    Robbery1