HOULISTON CLOSE, WS10 9QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 9QH

HOULISTON CLOSE, WS10 9QH, Sandwell has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.57 per 1,000 population. This WS10 9QH 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 9QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 9QH, encompassing approximately 2162 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS10 9QH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Poplar Road with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Sparrow Close with total crimes: 5

HOULISTON CLOSE, WS10 9QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.57-28.57%
Shoplifting126.94300.00%
Vehicle crime25.55-50.00%
Other crime20.92-33.33%
Public order20.92-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Burglary10.46-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.35162.50%
Burglary49.71300.00%
Public order41.850.00%
Vehicle crime41.85300.00%
Shoplifting31.85200.00%
Other theft31.39200.00%
Other crime31.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.79100.00%
Other crime33.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.390.00%
Vehicle crime11.39-66.67%
Other theft10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.46-66.67%
Burglary10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.79-75.00%
Shoplifting31.85-62.50%
Vehicle crime31.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39100.00%
Public order20.92-33.33%
Other theft10.92-50.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.6533.33%
Shoplifting87.4060.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.70300.00%
Public order31.8550.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.5650.00%
Shoplifting55.55-16.67%
Public order22.31-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.920.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.10-57.89%
Shoplifting63.7020.00%
Public order32.77-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.39-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.39200.00%
Robbery11.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.4218.75%
Vehicle crime78.79133.33%
Shoplifting53.24-44.44%
Public order42.310.00%
Burglary21.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.92-50.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.03128.57%
Shoplifting97.40350.00%
Public order44.16300.00%
Vehicle crime31.8550.00%
Burglary21.39-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.92100.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary811.1060.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.70-72.00%
Other theft23.240.00%
Shoplifting20.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-77.78%
Robbery10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2526.820.00%
Vehicle crime911.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.160.00%
Burglary52.770.00%
Shoplifting42.310.00%
Other theft21.850.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.920.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202421
June 20248
May 20244
April 202416
March 202412
February 20248
January 202419
December 202316
November 20237
October 202325

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 20243
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20248
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20239
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20236

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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
March 20241

A total of 6 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
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Poplar Road
    Total11
    Shoplifting8
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Sparrow Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Woodman Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Myvod Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rooth Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. James Watt Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. M6
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Meryhurst Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Fred Smith Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Coleman Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dingley Road
    Total1
    Other crime1