BATMANS HILL ROAD, WV14 8TQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV14 8TQ

BATMANS HILL ROAD, WV14 8TQ, Sandwell has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.53 per 1,000 population. This WV14 8TQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV14 postcode area, which has experienced 510 crimes and a crime rate of 10.03 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV14 8TQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV14 8TQ, encompassing approximately 3254 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WV14 8TQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brunel Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Purdy Road with total crimes: 2
  • Dereham Walk with total crimes: 2

BATMANS HILL ROAD, WV14 8TQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.53-41.18%
Other theft33.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.7513.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.22100.00%
Other theft31.2350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Public order20.61-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.61-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In June 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 offences1511.06-42.31%
Public order74.61600.00%
Vehicle crime52.150.00%
Other theft21.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.2973.33%
Anti-social behaviour37.99-40.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.917.14%
Anti-social behaviour54.6166.67%
Vehicle crime41.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23-66.67%
Public order20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.30-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.30500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.84-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.30-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour44.61300.00%
Vehicle crime21.23100.00%
Public order20.61-33.33%
Shoplifting10.61-50.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.14-15.00%
Public order35.22200.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.305.26%
Criminal damage and arson26.15100.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.6026.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.84-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.23100.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.610.00%
Shoplifting31.540.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202417
June 202415
May 202426
April 202415
March 202414
February 202415
January 202417
December 202320
November 202319
October 202315

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20247
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV14 8TQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brunel Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Purdy Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 3. Dereham Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hilly Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Norton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sarah Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Painters Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Oliver Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Attlee Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Batmans Hill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Marlborough Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Rose Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Edward Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1