WS10 9QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 9QU

WS10 9QU, Sandwell has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.30 per 1,000 population. This WS10 9QU 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 9QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 9QU, encompassing approximately 1568 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS10 9QU 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

WS10 9QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.30-25.00%
Shoplifting47.65300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.55200.00%
Other crime11.91-66.67%
Public order10.64-75.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-75.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.31128.57%
Public order410.200.00%
Vehicle crime42.550.00%
Other theft32.550.00%
Other crime31.9150.00%
Burglary21.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.27-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.56250.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.460.00%
Other crime21.91100.00%
Shoplifting11.270.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime27.65100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.27-85.71%
Public order21.27-33.33%
Shoplifting11.27-87.50%
Other theft10.64-50.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.0475.00%
Shoplifting88.9260.00%
Public order35.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.910.00%
Other theft21.27100.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.47100.00%
Shoplifting55.100.00%
Possession of weapons23.190.00%
Public order11.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.5666.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.19-76.47%
Public order22.55100.00%
Vehicle crime21.27-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%
Robbery10.64-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1721.0470.00%
Vehicle crime610.84200.00%
Shoplifting33.82-62.50%
Robbery21.91100.00%
Possession of weapons11.27-50.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Public order10.64-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.12400.00%
Shoplifting86.37700.00%
Public order45.100.00%
Vehicle crime22.550.00%
Possession of weapons21.27100.00%
Burglary11.27-83.33%
Other crime10.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary68.29500.00%
Other theft23.82100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.27-80.00%
Robbery11.270.00%
Shoplifting10.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.1225.00%
Vehicle crime76.3775.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.46300.00%
Shoplifting22.55-60.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.270.00%
Other theft10.64-66.67%
Burglary10.64-50.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.570.00%
Shoplifting55.100.00%
Vehicle crime43.190.00%
Other theft32.550.00%
Burglary21.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202416
June 20247
May 20242
April 202414
March 20248
February 20244
January 202417
December 202310
November 20232
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 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 20241
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 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
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 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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

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 9QU 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. James Watt Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Woden Road East
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. M6
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Meryhurst Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Fred Smith Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1