WS10 9GB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 9GB

WS10 9GB, Sandwell has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.39 per 1,000 population. This WS10 9GB 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 9GB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 9GB, encompassing approximately 3110 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS10 9GB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sparrow Close with total crimes: 5
  • Friar Street with total crimes: 3
  • Tame Avenue with total crimes: 2

WS10 9GB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.39-27.78%
Vehicle crime34.18200.00%
Other crime20.96-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.2580.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.790.00%
Burglary31.290.00%
Other crime30.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.75233.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29-50.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.50100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.29-80.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.9636.36%
Vehicle crime44.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Public order20.64-33.33%
Other crime10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.4657.14%
Public order33.5450.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.54-53.33%
Public order22.25100.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.04-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.82100.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-50.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.9680.00%
Vehicle crime45.79100.00%
Burglary21.29-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.46-47.37%
Burglary33.2150.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-66.67%
Public order10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.110.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202418
June 202410
May 20243
April 202415
March 202411
February 20247
January 202415
December 202318
November 202310
October 202319

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sparrow Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Friar Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Tame Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Woodman Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parkdale Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Rooth Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. James Watt Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Woden Road East
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Crankhall Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bromfield Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Harewood Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Park Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Meryhurst Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Fred Smith Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. The Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1