MOUNTBATTEN ROAD, WS2 0HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS2 0HL

MOUNTBATTEN ROAD, WS2 0HL, Walsall has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.93 per 1,000 population. This WS2 0HL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS2 postcode area, which has experienced 6 crimes and a crime rate of 0.14 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS2 0HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS2 0HL, encompassing approximately 3023 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS2 0HL area, explore the WS2 0HL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

WS2 0HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arnwood Close with total crimes: 7
  • Bentley Road North with total crimes: 3
  • Ridgeway Court with total crimes: 3

MOUNTBATTEN ROAD, WS2 0HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.93-17.65%
Vehicle crime54.63-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.65-75.00%
Shoplifting20.66-50.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.33-66.67%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.53183.33%
Vehicle crime85.6233.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.65100.00%
Shoplifting42.65300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.32200.00%
Public order30.990.00%
Other crime30.990.00%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.28-25.00%
Vehicle crime61.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.98-63.64%
Drugs21.320.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-80.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1112.5710.00%
Vehicle crime93.64-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.98-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.65-44.44%
Public order21.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-75.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1216.5333.33%
Criminal damage and arson103.97233.33%
Violence and sexual offences93.31-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour92.98350.00%
Burglary42.980.00%
Public order21.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.9322.22%
Vehicle crime93.64125.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-60.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.93-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour52.98150.00%
Vehicle crime41.650.00%
Burglary31.320.00%
Other crime20.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.938.33%
Vehicle crime44.30-73.33%
Public order31.3250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-60.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-90.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1515.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.9620.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.31150.00%
Public order21.650.00%
Burglary10.66-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1511.24200.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.96-33.33%
Public order23.31-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Other theft10.66-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.910.00%
Vehicle crime54.960.00%
Public order51.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.650.00%
Other theft21.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 202411
March 202410
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 202310
September 20234

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202417
May 20246
April 20248
March 20249
February 202411
January 20249
December 202313
November 202312
October 202310
September 202315

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20249
March 202412
February 20249
January 20244
December 20234
November 202315
October 202315
September 20235

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20249
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS2 0HL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Arnwood Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Bentley Road North
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Ridgeway Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Cairn Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Churchill Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 6. King Charles Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Morris Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Montgomery Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Wilkes Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Monarch Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Margaret Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cornwall Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1