PRITCHARD STREET, WS10 9EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 9EW

PRITCHARD STREET, WS10 9EW, Sandwell has recorded a total of 124 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.18 per 1,000 population. This WS10 9EW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS10 postcode area, which has experienced 634 crimes and a crime rate of 12.35 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS10 9EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 9EW, encompassing approximately 4924 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (24.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (325.00% increase)

WS10 9EW Crime Hotspots

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

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

PRITCHARD STREET, WS10 9EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3125.1824.00%
Shoplifting216.29133.33%
Anti-social behaviour174.26325.00%
Other theft153.4536.36%
Criminal damage and arson103.05150.00%
Vehicle crime102.0366.67%
Public order62.03-25.00%
Burglary51.22-44.44%
Robbery51.0266.67%
Possession of weapons21.02100.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

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 offences2516.85-30.56%
Other theft115.0822.22%
Burglary92.23125.00%
Shoplifting91.83125.00%
Public order81.83100.00%
Vehicle crime61.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.81-33.33%
Robbery30.810.00%
Theft from the person20.61100.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.4250.00%
Other theft97.31-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.83-25.00%
Burglary41.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.8133.33%
Shoplifting40.81-33.33%
Public order40.81100.00%
Robbery30.81200.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.4260.00%
Other theft124.8750.00%
Burglary82.4433.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.6233.33%
Shoplifting61.62-66.67%
Vehicle crime51.22-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.02-62.50%
Public order20.61-75.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1816.6538.46%
Violence and sexual offences153.65-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour83.05-42.86%
Public order81.62100.00%
Other theft81.62-20.00%
Burglary61.6220.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.22100.00%
Vehicle crime61.2220.00%
Drugs21.22-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.26-53.19%
Anti-social behaviour144.4755.56%
Shoplifting132.84-23.53%
Other theft102.64-28.57%
Drugs52.030.00%
Vehicle crime51.020.00%
Burglary51.0225.00%
Public order41.02-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-50.00%
Other crime10.61-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%
Robbery10.20-83.33%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

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 offences4723.1574.07%
Shoplifting179.54240.00%
Other theft143.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.840.00%
Public order71.83133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.42-50.00%
Robbery61.22200.00%
Burglary41.22-50.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.27-6.90%
Other theft145.4827.27%
Criminal damage and arson122.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.4450.00%
Burglary81.8333.33%
Shoplifting51.62-70.59%
Vehicle crime41.020.00%
Public order30.81-50.00%
Drugs30.61200.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
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 offences2917.0661.11%
Shoplifting175.89142.86%
Other theft113.45-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.23-60.00%
Burglary61.220.00%
Public order61.22-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.81-55.56%
Drugs10.81-50.00%

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 offences1817.66-48.57%
Anti-social behaviour153.65200.00%
Other theft123.05-7.69%
Vehicle crime92.4450.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.83-33.33%
Public order71.6216.67%
Shoplifting71.42-36.36%
Burglary61.42-14.29%
Drugs21.22100.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%
Robbery10.20-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3520.7129.63%
Other theft137.11-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson122.6471.43%
Shoplifting112.4410.00%
Burglary72.23-36.36%
Public order61.4250.00%
Vehicle crime61.2220.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.22-58.33%
Robbery31.02200.00%
Possession of weapons20.61-60.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.71-41.30%
Other theft185.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.65200.00%
Burglary112.4483.33%
Shoplifting102.2311.11%
Criminal damage and arson72.03133.33%
Possession of weapons51.420.00%
Vehicle crime51.02150.00%
Public order41.02-55.56%
Drugs20.810.00%
Robbery10.41-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4618.270.00%
Public order99.340.00%
Other theft91.830.00%
Shoplifting91.830.00%
Burglary61.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Robbery20.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20244
May 20246
April 20248
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
December 202312
November 20234
October 20238
September 202312
August 20237
July 20233

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239
September 20236
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 382 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202431
June 202425
May 202436
April 202424
March 202415
February 202422
January 202447
December 202327
November 202329
October 202318
September 202335
August 202327
July 202346

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242
March 20248
February 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20237
September 20236
August 20234
July 20239

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20248
February 202414
January 20249
December 20239
November 20236
October 202315
September 20235
August 202312
July 20234

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20249
May 20244
April 20248
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 20236
September 20237
August 202311
July 20236

A total of 156 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202411
May 20249
April 202412
March 20248
February 202410
January 202414
December 202314
November 202311
October 202312
September 202313
August 202318
July 20239

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20235

A total of 147 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 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 202311
August 202310
July 20239

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS10 9EW 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. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Other theft11
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 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. Harcourt Road
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shambles
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pound Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Delville Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Upper High Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Sycamore Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Moatfield Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Windmill Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Beaumont Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. North Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Manor House Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Trouse Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Wharfedale Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Trinity Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Victoria Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Knowles Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hardy Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Handley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. A461
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. St Marys Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Hall End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Church Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Whitehouse Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Spring Head
    Total1
    Burglary1