WOOD GREEN ROAD, WS10 9QT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 9QT

WOOD GREEN ROAD, WS10 9QT, Sandwell has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.97 per 1,000 population. This WS10 9QT 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 9QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 9QT, encompassing approximately 1860 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS10 9QT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Sparrow Close with total crimes: 5
  • Woodman Close with total crimes: 2

WOOD GREEN ROAD, WS10 9QT 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.97-23.53%
Shoplifting46.99300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1550.00%
Vehicle crime21.61-50.00%
Other crime11.07-66.67%
Public order10.54-75.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Burglary10.54-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.96142.86%
Burglary49.14300.00%
Public order42.150.00%
Vehicle crime42.150.00%
Other theft32.15200.00%
Other crime31.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.14133.33%
Other crime33.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.610.00%
Other theft11.610.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.06-80.00%
Vehicle crime31.6150.00%
Public order21.61-33.33%
Shoplifting11.07-87.50%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.8166.67%
Shoplifting88.0660.00%
Public order34.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.610.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.7550.00%
Shoplifting54.840.00%
Public order22.690.00%
Possession of weapons21.070.00%
Theft from the person11.070.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.67-66.67%
Shoplifting53.2266.67%
Vehicle crime32.69-50.00%
Public order21.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Robbery10.54-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.2763.64%
Vehicle crime69.67100.00%
Shoplifting33.22-62.50%
Robbery21.61100.00%
Possession of weapons11.07-50.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Public order10.54-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.2057.14%
Shoplifting85.91700.00%
Public order44.300.00%
Vehicle crime32.150.00%
Possession of weapons21.61100.00%
Burglary11.07-83.33%
Other crime10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.67-66.67%
Burglary63.76200.00%
Other theft23.22100.00%
Robbery11.070.00%
Shoplifting10.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2123.1175.00%
Vehicle crime711.2975.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.7666.67%
Shoplifting22.69-60.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Burglary21.07-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%
Robbery10.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences1219.350.00%
Shoplifting56.450.00%
Vehicle crime42.690.00%
Burglary42.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.150.00%
Other theft31.610.00%
Robbery21.610.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
May 20243
April 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202417
June 20247
May 20243
April 202415
March 20249
February 20246
January 202418
December 202311
November 20237
October 202321
September 202312

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20248
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20238
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Sparrow Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Woodman Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Myvod Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rooth Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. James Watt Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Woden Road East
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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