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

Overview of Crime in WS10 9BJ

HOBS ROAD, WS10 9BJ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.91 per 1,000 population. This WS10 9BJ 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 9BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 9BJ, encompassing approximately 4228 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-56.52% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS10 9BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pine Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Hardy Road with total crimes: 2
  • Clarkson Road with total crimes: 2

HOBS ROAD, WS10 9BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.91-56.52%
Vehicle crime72.3675.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.66-50.00%
Other theft20.47-66.67%
Shoplifting20.47-50.00%
Burglary10.47-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.3564.29%
Other theft65.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.42100.00%
Vehicle crime40.95100.00%
Shoplifting40.95100.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.3340.00%
Burglary33.3150.00%
Other theft30.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.470.00%
Shoplifting20.47100.00%
Public order10.47-66.67%

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 offences105.20-44.44%
Public order32.360.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47100.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.8063.64%
Anti-social behaviour44.26100.00%
Public order30.9550.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.91-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson32.6050.00%
Shoplifting30.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-60.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Public order20.47-33.33%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.15-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.0725.00%
Public order31.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.730.00%
Other theft30.9550.00%
Vehicle crime30.71-40.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.49-23.08%
Vehicle crime52.360.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.09-31.58%
Burglary83.07100.00%
Public order31.89-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Other theft20.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%
Drugs10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.640.00%
Public order54.490.00%
Burglary41.180.00%
Vehicle crime40.950.00%
Other theft30.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202423
June 202414
May 202410
April 202418
March 202411
February 202413
January 202420
December 202310
November 202313
October 202319

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
October 20234

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
November 20238
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
February 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pine Avenue
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hardy Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Clarkson Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Woodman Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Myvod Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hobs Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Churchfields Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Windmill Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Parkdale Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Rooth Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Meryhurst Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. The Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Coleman Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Delville Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Harcourt Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. North Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1