WESTBURY AVENUE, WS10 9RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS10 9RU

WESTBURY AVENUE, WS10 9RU, Sandwell has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.80 per 1,000 population. This WS10 9RU 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 9RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS10 9RU, encompassing approximately 3406 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS10 9RU area, explore the WS10 9RU 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 (44.44% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (-68.18% decrease)

WS10 9RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Poplar Road with total crimes: 11
  • Axletree Way with total crimes: 9
  • James Close with total crimes: 4

WESTBURY AVENUE, WS10 9RU 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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.8044.44%
Shoplifting113.8237.50%
Vehicle crime73.23-68.18%
Anti-social behaviour52.06-28.57%
Other theft31.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2216.73100.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.46-57.14%
Shoplifting82.64700.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.35133.33%
Possession of weapons32.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Burglary20.59-33.33%
Other theft20.59-33.33%
Drugs10.590.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.6861.54%
Vehicle crime116.17-8.33%
Burglary33.2350.00%
Other theft30.8850.00%
Other crime30.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Public order20.59-33.33%
Shoplifting10.59-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.04-13.33%
Vehicle crime123.8271.43%
Shoplifting73.52133.33%
Public order32.06-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.88100.00%
Burglary20.59-33.33%
Other theft20.59-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.0950.00%
Public order74.40600.00%
Vehicle crime72.0640.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.060.00%
Other theft41.76300.00%
Burglary31.170.00%
Shoplifting30.880.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.05-9.09%
Vehicle crime52.94-61.54%
Shoplifting31.4750.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1310.57-38.10%
Violence and sexual offences113.82-38.89%
Public order33.23-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Shoplifting20.59-66.67%
Other theft20.59-60.00%
Burglary20.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-80.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2119.9675.00%
Violence and sexual offences186.1738.46%
Shoplifting65.28200.00%
Other theft51.76-16.67%
Public order51.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4725.00%
Burglary41.4733.33%
Other crime21.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.5118.18%
Vehicle crime123.82-20.00%
Other theft63.52200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.170.00%
Burglary31.17-25.00%
Shoplifting20.88-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1512.92-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences114.40-42.11%
Public order43.23300.00%
Burglary41.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.17-50.00%
Shoplifting31.1750.00%
Other theft20.88-33.33%
Robbery10.590.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2118.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences196.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.580.00%
Burglary42.350.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.880.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Public order10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20248
June 20241
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20249
June 202421
May 202413
April 202415
March 202410
February 202411
January 202418
December 202313
November 202311
October 202319

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 146 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202422
June 202411
May 202412
April 20247
March 20245
February 202413
January 202421
December 202312
November 202315
October 202321

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20243
April 20246
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Poplar Road
    Total11
    Shoplifting8
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Axletree Way
    Total9
    Vehicle crime5
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
  • 3. James Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. All Saints Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Cobden Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cook Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Wood Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Blenheim Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Beech Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dingley Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. B4200
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Fallings Heath Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sparrows Forge Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Westbury Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Cobden Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Edward Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Allen Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Holly Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1