HOBS ROAD, WS10 9BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 9BD

HOBS ROAD, WS10 9BD, Sandwell has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.49 per 1,000 population. This WS10 9BD 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 9BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 9BD, encompassing approximately 4002 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS10 9BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jockey Lane with total crimes: 4
  • B4200 with total crimes: 4
  • Rooth Street with total crimes: 3

HOBS ROAD, WS10 9BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.4958.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.7550.00%
Burglary30.7550.00%
Other theft30.7550.00%
Other crime30.7550.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.2520.00%
Other theft23.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.75-41.18%
Public order32.50200.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.2470.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.25300.00%
Burglary21.00100.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-33.33%
Other theft10.500.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.75-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson32.500.00%
Public order20.75-33.33%
Burglary10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.00-23.53%
Public order33.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-33.33%
Other crime10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.2430.77%
Anti-social behaviour34.250.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-40.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%

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 offences136.0018.18%
Vehicle crime53.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Burglary10.50-85.71%
Other crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.00-38.89%
Burglary72.75133.33%
Public order21.75-60.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.9912.50%
Public order54.50400.00%
Vehicle crime41.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-40.00%
Burglary30.75-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.000.00%
Vehicle crime41.250.00%
Burglary41.000.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202412
May 202410
April 202417
March 202410
February 202413
January 202417
December 202313
November 202311
October 202318
September 202316

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20237
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Jockey Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. B4200
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Rooth Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. James Watt Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Meryhurst Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Fred Smith Close
    Total3
    Other crime3
  • 7. Myvod Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. John Fletcher Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 9. Hardy Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Handley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. A461
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Brunswick Park Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Vimy Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Hobs Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Coleman Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Barlow Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1