HOLLIES DRIVE, WS10 9EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 9EQ

HOLLIES DRIVE, WS10 9EQ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 130 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.90 per 1,000 population. This WS10 9EQ 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 9EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 9EQ, encompassing approximately 4832 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (55) incidents (161.90% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-15.62% decrease)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

WS10 9EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Russell Street with total crimes: 54
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12

HOLLIES DRIVE, WS10 9EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5526.90161.90%
Violence and sexual offences2711.38-15.62%
Other theft145.59-12.50%
Vehicle crime82.90-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson61.66-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.24-64.71%
Drugs41.24300.00%
Robbery30.83-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.21-80.00%
Public order10.21-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3226.0728.00%
Shoplifting216.62133.33%
Anti-social behaviour174.35183.33%
Other theft163.5245.45%
Criminal damage and arson93.31125.00%
Vehicle crime91.8680.00%
Public order71.86-12.50%
Burglary51.45-44.44%
Robbery51.0325.00%
Possession of weapons21.03100.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.59-26.47%
Other theft115.1722.22%
Burglary92.28200.00%
Shoplifting91.86125.00%
Public order81.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.6650.00%
Vehicle crime51.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.03-33.33%
Robbery40.8333.33%
Theft from the person20.83100.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.0736.00%
Other theft97.04-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.86-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2433.33%
Shoplifting40.83-33.33%
Public order40.8333.33%
Robbery30.83200.00%
Burglary30.62-62.50%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.3138.89%
Other theft125.1733.33%
Burglary82.4833.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.6633.33%
Shoplifting61.66-66.67%
Vehicle crime51.24-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.03-62.50%
Public order30.62-62.50%
Drugs10.62-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.00-35.71%
Shoplifting183.7238.46%
Other theft93.72-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.86-46.67%
Public order81.6614.29%
Burglary61.6620.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.2450.00%
Vehicle crime61.240.00%
Drugs21.24-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.49-40.43%
Anti-social behaviour155.7966.67%
Shoplifting133.10-23.53%
Other theft122.69-14.29%
Public order72.480.00%
Vehicle crime61.450.00%
Drugs51.24400.00%
Burglary51.0325.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.03-33.33%
Other crime10.83-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.21-83.33%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4724.0062.07%
Shoplifting179.73240.00%
Other theft143.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.900.00%
Public order71.86133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.45-50.00%
Robbery61.24200.00%
Burglary41.24-50.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Drugs10.21-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.040.00%
Other theft146.0027.27%
Criminal damage and arson122.90140.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.4850.00%
Burglary81.8614.29%
Shoplifting51.66-70.59%
Vehicle crime41.030.00%
Public order30.83-50.00%
Drugs30.62200.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.0061.11%
Shoplifting176.00142.86%
Other theft113.52-8.33%
Burglary72.2816.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.45-60.00%
Public order61.24-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.24-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.03-60.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.720.00%
Other theft123.100.00%
Vehicle crime102.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.070.00%
Public order71.660.00%
Shoplifting71.450.00%
Burglary61.450.00%
Drugs21.240.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20249
June 20244
May 20246
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 202312
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 312 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
July 202432
June 202425
May 202434
April 202425
March 202418
February 202428
January 202447
December 202329
November 202329
October 202318

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202417
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20248
February 202415
January 20249
December 20239
November 20236
October 202315

A total of 134 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202416
June 202411
May 20249
April 202412
March 20249
February 202412
January 202414
December 202314
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20249
June 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 172 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
July 202421
June 20249
May 20244
April 20246
March 202418
February 202413
January 202417
December 20235
November 202317
October 20237

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

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

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20249
May 20243
April 20248
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 20248
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20237

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Russell Street
    Total54
    Shoplifting41
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total12
    Other theft9
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Upper Russell Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Union Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
  • 6. Victoria Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Shambles
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Railway Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Corporation Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Trinity Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hardy Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Clarkson Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Churchfields Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Brunswick Terrace
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hollies Drive
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 16. Walsall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Pound Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Windmill Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Delville Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Harcourt Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. North Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Hall End
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Trouse Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Park Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Spring Head
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Wharfedale Street
    Total1
    Other theft1