WS10 7WJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 7WJ

WS10 7WJ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.32 per 1,000 population. This WS10 7WJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS10 postcode area, which has experienced 634 crimes and a crime rate of 12.35 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS10 7WJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 7WJ, encompassing approximately 1050 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS10 7WJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Great Western Street with total crimes: 4
  • Callear Road with total crimes: 3
  • Charlotte Road with total crimes: 2

WS10 7WJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime713.32250.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.66100.00%
Other theft13.810.00%
Robbery10.95-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%

In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery313.3250.00%
Vehicle crime22.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.90-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson21.900.00%
Other theft11.900.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Public order10.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.270.00%
Robbery210.470.00%
Vehicle crime21.900.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.810.00%
Other theft11.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.470.00%
Robbery33.810.00%
Vehicle crime22.85100.00%
Public order11.900.00%
Burglary10.950.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.760.00%
Vehicle crime13.810.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.90-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime412.370.00%
Burglary33.810.00%
Other theft22.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.900.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.95-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.660.00%
Robbery22.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.900.00%
Other theft10.950.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.760.00%
Possession of weapons21.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.900.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.61200.00%
Burglary22.85100.00%
Shoplifting21.900.00%
Robbery11.900.00%

In August 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.76-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences11.900.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%

In July 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime37.610.00%
Other theft22.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Public order10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20243
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 202411
March 20244
February 20244
December 20231
November 20233
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20233
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Great Western Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime4
  • 2. Callear Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Charlotte Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Wednesbury Parkway (Tram Stop)
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Wigginsmill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bagnalls Wharf
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Bannister Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ocean Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1