WS10 9EH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 9EH

WS10 9EH, Sandwell has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.93 per 1,000 population. This WS10 9EH 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 9EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 9EH, encompassing approximately 4627 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)

WS10 9EH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Russell Street with total crimes: 21
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13

WS10 9EH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3025.9315.38%
Shoplifting216.48133.33%
Anti-social behaviour164.54166.67%
Other theft153.4636.36%
Criminal damage and arson103.24150.00%
Vehicle crime82.1660.00%
Public order61.73-25.00%
Burglary51.30-44.44%
Robbery51.0825.00%
Possession of weapons21.08100.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.59-21.21%
Other theft115.6222.22%
Burglary92.38125.00%
Shoplifting91.95125.00%
Public order81.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.7350.00%
Vehicle crime51.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.08-33.33%
Robbery40.8633.33%
Theft from the person20.86100.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.7043.48%
Other theft97.13-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.95-25.00%
Burglary41.30-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour40.8633.33%
Shoplifting40.86-33.33%
Public order40.8633.33%
Robbery30.86200.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.3435.29%
Other theft124.9733.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.59100.00%
Burglary71.7316.67%
Shoplifting61.51-66.67%
Vehicle crime51.30-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.08-50.00%
Public order30.65-62.50%
Drugs10.65-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-50.00%
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 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1817.7238.46%
Violence and sexual offences173.89-32.00%
Other theft93.67-25.00%
Public order81.9514.29%
Burglary61.7320.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime61.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.300.00%
Drugs20.86-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.43100.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.45-44.44%
Shoplifting135.40-23.53%
Other theft122.81-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour92.590.00%
Public order71.950.00%
Vehicle crime61.510.00%
Drugs51.30400.00%
Burglary51.0825.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.08-20.00%
Other crime10.86-50.00%
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 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4524.4273.08%
Shoplifting179.73240.00%
Other theft143.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.0312.50%
Public order71.95133.33%
Robbery61.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.30-58.33%
Burglary41.08-50.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Drugs10.22-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.804.00%
Other theft145.6227.27%
Criminal damage and arson123.03140.00%
Burglary82.5933.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.7333.33%
Shoplifting51.73-70.59%
Public order31.08-50.00%
Drugs30.6550.00%
Vehicle crime30.65-25.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.9447.06%
Shoplifting175.40142.86%
Other theft113.67-8.33%
Burglary62.38-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.30-57.14%
Public order61.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.30-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.08-60.00%
Drugs20.86100.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.94-48.48%
Anti-social behaviour143.67133.33%
Other theft123.03-7.69%
Vehicle crime102.59100.00%
Burglary72.160.00%
Shoplifting71.51-41.67%
Public order61.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.30-53.85%
Drugs11.300.00%
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 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3322.040.00%
Other theft137.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.810.00%
Shoplifting122.810.00%
Burglary72.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.510.00%
Vehicle crime51.300.00%
Public order41.080.00%
Possession of weapons30.860.00%
Robbery30.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20244
May 20246
April 20248
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 202312
November 20235
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 300 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202430
June 202426
May 202433
April 202423
March 202417
February 202425
January 202445
December 202326
November 202325
October 202317
September 202333

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 20248
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20249
January 20249
December 20238
November 20236
October 202314
September 20236

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20249
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 132 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202411
May 20249
April 202412
March 20249
February 202412
January 202414
December 202314
November 202311
October 202312
September 202313

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 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 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 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 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
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS10 9EH 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. Parking Area
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Other theft11
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Delville Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Upper High Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Sycamore Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Moatfield Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Windmill Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Beaumont Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. North Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Trouse Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Wharfedale Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Trinity Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Victoria Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Knowles Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hardy Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. A461
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. St Marys Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Hall End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Church Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Whitehouse Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Spring Head
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Market Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Railway Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1