WINDMILL STREET, WS10 9EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 9EZ

WINDMILL STREET, WS10 9EZ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.89 per 1,000 population. This WS10 9EZ 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 9EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 9EZ, encompassing approximately 5062 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-32.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WS10 9EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Union Street with total crimes: 5
  • Victoria Place with total crimes: 4

WINDMILL STREET, WS10 9EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.89-32.00%
Vehicle crime73.3640.00%
Other theft41.3833.33%
Drugs40.79300.00%
Shoplifting40.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour30.59-57.14%
Other crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.20-75.00%
Public order10.20-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.2425.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.9460.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.58250.00%
Public order51.3825.00%
Vehicle crime50.9966.67%
Burglary40.99-42.86%
Shoplifting40.7933.33%
Other theft30.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.59100.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.07-16.67%
Burglary73.9575.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.38-16.67%
Public order40.9933.33%
Vehicle crime30.790.00%
Other theft30.590.00%
Shoplifting30.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-33.33%
Robbery20.40100.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.4841.18%
Criminal damage and arson64.7450.00%
Burglary41.19-33.33%
Other theft30.79-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.5950.00%
Public order30.5950.00%
Shoplifting30.5950.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.4841.67%
Burglary63.36100.00%
Other theft61.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.19-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-60.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Public order20.40100.00%
Shoplifting20.40100.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.90-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.19-50.00%
Other theft40.9933.33%
Burglary30.79-25.00%
Drugs20.59-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.40100.00%
Vehicle crime20.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.49-59.46%
Anti-social behaviour102.9666.67%
Burglary41.9833.33%
Other theft30.79-40.00%
Drugs30.590.00%
Public order20.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-50.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.20-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3713.6368.18%
Anti-social behaviour67.3150.00%
Other theft51.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.99-50.00%
Public order40.79100.00%
Shoplifting40.79100.00%
Robbery40.790.00%
Burglary30.79-50.00%
Other crime20.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.66-8.33%
Other theft104.3542.86%
Criminal damage and arson81.98166.67%
Burglary61.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.190.00%
Public order20.79-33.33%
Drugs20.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.400.00%
Shoplifting20.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.680.00%
Other theft74.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.380.00%
Shoplifting40.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.790.00%
Public order30.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Burglary20.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20248
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20233

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202425
June 202420
May 202424
April 202417
March 202412
February 202415
January 202437
December 202322
November 202324

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 202410
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 202310
November 20237

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20245
June 20243
April 20243
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Union Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
  • 3. Victoria Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Shambles
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Railway Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Corporation Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Trinity Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hardy Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Clarkson Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Churchfields Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brunswick Terrace
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hollies Drive
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 13. Walsall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pound Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Windmill Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Parkdale Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. St. Lukes Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Delville Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Harcourt Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. North Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Spring Head
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Wharfedale Street
    Total1
    Other theft1