HANDLEY STREET, WS10 9DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 9DS

HANDLEY STREET, WS10 9DS, Sandwell has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.73 per 1,000 population. This WS10 9DS 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 9DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 9DS, encompassing approximately 4557 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-68.18% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS10 9DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hardy Road with total crimes: 2
  • Clarkson Road with total crimes: 2
  • Hobs Road with total crimes: 2

HANDLEY STREET, WS10 9DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.73-68.18%
Vehicle crime61.54100.00%
Other theft21.32-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-80.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.78120.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.83400.00%
Burglary31.100.00%
Other theft30.660.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-60.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.36-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson52.19150.00%
Vehicle crime31.10200.00%
Burglary30.66200.00%
Other theft30.66200.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.6116.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.070.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.4950.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.61-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour41.76-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson30.8850.00%
Drugs20.66100.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Public order20.44-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.02-51.85%
Anti-social behaviour92.85125.00%
Public order41.97300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences278.56125.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.92300.00%
Other theft30.880.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.27-40.00%
Vehicle crime52.63400.00%
Other theft31.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.0211.11%
Burglary34.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44100.00%
Other theft20.44-33.33%
Public order20.44-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.120.00%
Public order63.950.00%
Burglary31.320.00%
Other theft30.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20249
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202422
June 202410
May 202414
April 202412
March 20248
February 202413
January 202427
December 202312
November 202320
October 202318

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

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20236

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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