WS10 9AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 9AT

WS10 9AT, Sandwell has recorded a total of 108 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.50 per 1,000 population. This WS10 9AT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS10 postcode area, which has experienced 4 crimes and a crime rate of 0.08 per 1,000 population (August 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (4.17% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (600.00% increase)

WS10 9AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Russell Street with total crimes: 21
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13

WS10 9AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences1516.76-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.26116.67%
Other theft112.83-15.38%
Vehicle crime92.39125.00%
Burglary71.9616.67%
Shoplifting71.52-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.52-50.00%
Public order51.31150.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-66.67%
Robbery10.22-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.150.00%
Other theft135.440.00%
Shoplifting122.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.610.00%
Burglary61.310.00%
Vehicle crime41.310.00%
Possession of weapons30.870.00%
Robbery30.650.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 202310
November 20234
October 20236
September 202312

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202424
May 202426
April 202419
March 202413
February 202418
January 202431
December 202322
November 202321
October 202315
September 202325

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
March 20248
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232

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

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 125 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202410
May 20249
April 202411
March 20248
February 202410
January 202414
December 202314
November 202311
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 20249
May 20244
April 20246
March 202418
February 202413
January 202417
December 20235
November 202317
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS10 9AT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Russell Street
    Total21
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Other theft11
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Union Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Upper Russell Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Corporation Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Shambles
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pound Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Upper High Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Sycamore Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Moatfield Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Windmill Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. North Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Wharfedale Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Trinity Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Victoria Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Knowles Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hardy Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. A461
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. St Marys Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Church Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Whitehouse Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Spring Head
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Market Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Railway Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1