VIMY ROAD, WS10 9BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 9BQ

VIMY ROAD, WS10 9BQ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.02 per 1,000 population. This WS10 9BQ 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 9BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 9BQ, encompassing approximately 3987 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS10 9BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pine Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Clarkson Road with total crimes: 2
  • Woodman Close with total crimes: 2

VIMY ROAD, WS10 9BQ 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.02-41.18%
Vehicle crime42.51300.00%
Shoplifting21.00-50.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.25-66.67%
Other theft10.25-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.7821.43%
Shoplifting44.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0050.00%
Other theft30.7550.00%
Other crime30.7550.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.2727.27%
Other theft23.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Shoplifting20.50100.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%
Public order10.25-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.77-38.89%
Burglary32.7650.00%
Public order30.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

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 offences187.7763.64%
Anti-social behaviour44.51300.00%
Public order31.0050.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%

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 offences115.52-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson32.76-25.00%
Shoplifting30.750.00%
Public order20.75-33.33%
Burglary10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.52-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson43.26300.00%
Public order31.00-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-33.33%
Other crime10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.7760.00%
Public order44.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.000.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.26-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.27-36.84%
Burglary73.0140.00%
Public order31.76-40.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

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 offences1911.030.00%
Public order54.760.00%
Burglary51.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.250.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202417
June 202414
May 202411
April 202418
March 202411
February 202413
January 202416
December 202310
November 202312
October 202319

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
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 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
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
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
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 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20232
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 9BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pine Avenue
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Clarkson Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Woodman Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Myvod Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hobs Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Churchfields Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parkdale Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Rooth Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Meryhurst Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Fred Smith Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Coleman Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Holly Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1