WS10 9AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 9AT

WS10 9AT, Sandwell has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.12 per 1,000 population. This WS10 9AT 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 9AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 9AT, encompassing approximately 4594 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS10 9AT area, explore the WS10 9AT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (55) incidents (161.90% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-8.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS10 9AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Russell Street with total crimes: 54
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10

WS10 9AT 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 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5526.12161.90%
Violence and sexual offences2311.97-8.00%
Other theft145.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.05-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.52-57.14%
Drugs41.310.00%
Vehicle crime30.87-57.14%
Robbery20.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Public order10.22-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2523.504.17%
Shoplifting215.44133.33%
Anti-social behaviour144.57600.00%
Other theft143.0540.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.05400.00%
Vehicle crime72.1840.00%
Public order51.52-28.57%
Burglary51.09-37.50%
Robbery41.0933.33%
Possession of weapons20.87100.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.10-7.69%
Other theft105.2211.11%
Shoplifting92.18125.00%
Burglary81.96100.00%
Public order71.7475.00%
Vehicle crime51.520.00%
Robbery31.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-33.33%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.8436.84%
Other theft95.66-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson61.96-14.29%
Burglary41.31-42.86%
Shoplifting40.87-33.33%
Public order40.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.870.00%
Robbery30.65200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.7146.15%
Other theft114.1437.50%
Burglary72.3975.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.5275.00%
Shoplifting61.52-66.67%
Vehicle crime51.3125.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09-62.50%
Public order20.65-75.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1816.1038.46%
Violence and sexual offences133.92-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour82.83-33.33%
Public order81.74300.00%
Other theft81.74-20.00%
Burglary41.74-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.87-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.87100.00%
Drugs20.87-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.44100.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.54-41.94%
Shoplifting133.92-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour122.8350.00%
Other theft102.61-28.57%
Drugs52.180.00%
Vehicle crime51.090.00%
Burglary51.0925.00%
Public order21.09-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.22-83.33%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.4640.91%
Shoplifting176.75240.00%
Other theft143.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.050.00%
Public order71.74133.33%
Robbery61.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.31-60.00%
Burglary40.87-42.86%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.764.76%
Other theft144.7927.27%
Criminal damage and arson103.05150.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.1833.33%
Burglary71.7416.67%
Shoplifting51.52-70.59%
Public order31.09-40.00%
Drugs30.6550.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.5440.00%
Shoplifting174.57142.86%
Other theft113.700.00%
Burglary62.39-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.31-53.85%
Public order51.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.09-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.87-55.56%
Drugs20.87100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.260.00%
Other theft112.830.00%
Vehicle crime92.390.00%
Burglary71.960.00%
Shoplifting71.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.520.00%
Public order51.310.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202414
June 202410
May 20249
April 202411
March 20248
February 202410
January 202414
December 202314
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202410
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 202310
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
July 202425
June 202424
May 202426
April 202419
March 202413
February 202418
January 202431
December 202322
November 202321
October 202315

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202414
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20248
February 202412
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 172 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
July 202421
June 20249
May 20244
April 20246
March 202418
February 202413
January 202417
December 20235
November 202317
October 20237

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
October 20231

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
March 20248
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS10 9AT 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. Petrol Station
    Total12
    Other theft9
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Upper Russell Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Union Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
  • 6. Victoria Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Shambles
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Railway Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sycamore Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Corporation Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Trinity Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hardy Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Brunswick Terrace
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hollies Drive
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 15. Wakes Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Walsall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Pound Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Windmill Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. North Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Spring Head
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Wharfedale Street
    Total1
    Other theft1