THE OVAL, WS10 9NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 9NQ

THE OVAL, WS10 9NQ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.46 per 1,000 population. This WS10 9NQ 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 9NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 9NQ, encompassing approximately 3617 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WS10 9NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitley Street with total crimes: 7
  • Pine Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Beech Road with total crimes: 2

THE OVAL, WS10 9NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime42.760.00%
Other theft41.11300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.11200.00%
Shoplifting20.83-50.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.2966.67%
Shoplifting44.15100.00%
Vehicle crime41.11300.00%
Drugs21.110.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-66.67%
Other theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.46-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson42.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1150.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Burglary20.55-33.33%
Shoplifting20.55100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Public order10.28-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.4046.15%
Public order55.25150.00%
Burglary31.38200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.91-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour33.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.91366.67%
Shoplifting33.870.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%
Public order10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.83-81.25%
Other theft20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-50.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.2923.08%
Anti-social behaviour44.42300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.11-25.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.46-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson43.59300.00%
Vehicle crime41.11100.00%
Robbery21.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.7475.00%
Burglary63.87500.00%
Public order21.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.080.00%
Public order32.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
January 20242

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202415
June 20249
May 202419
April 202413
March 202414
February 20243
January 202416
December 202313
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Whitley Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Pine Avenue
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Beech Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Churchfields Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Oval
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Old Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Holly Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Elm Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Delville Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Harcourt Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. North Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Thorn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hall End
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Blakedon Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Park Street
    Total1
    Robbery1