WS3 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS3

WS3, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 471 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.85 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this WS3 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around WS3, encompassing approximately 53194 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (200) incidents (4900.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (52) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS3 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 24
  • Samuel Street with total crimes: 21
  • Elmore Green Close with total crimes: 17

WS3 Crime Map

Postcodes in WS3

The postcode district are associated with the WS3, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The WS3 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 200 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2008.854900.00%
Shoplifting523.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour470.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson450.880.00%
Vehicle crime300.850.00%
Burglary230.560.00%
Public order190.430.00%
Other theft150.361400.00%
Drugs140.280.00%
Robbery100.260.00%
Possession of weapons80.190.00%
Other crime50.150.00%
Bicycle theft20.090.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40.09-97.78%
Other theft10.08-95.83%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 180 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1809.57-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour683.38-2.86%
Shoplifting531.2876.67%
Criminal damage and arson501.00-7.41%
Vehicle crime330.9494.12%
Public order250.6225.00%
Other theft240.470.00%
Drugs190.4526.67%
Other crime180.36125.00%
Burglary150.3415.38%
Possession of weapons140.2855.56%
Robbery60.26-60.00%
Theft from the person20.11100.00%
Bicycle theft20.040.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 200 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2008.99-7.83%
Anti-social behaviour703.76-11.39%
Criminal damage and arson541.32-16.92%
Shoplifting301.0236.36%
Other theft240.56-11.11%
Public order200.45-39.39%
Vehicle crime170.38-39.29%
Robbery150.32400.00%
Drugs150.28-25.00%
Burglary130.28-23.53%
Possession of weapons90.24-47.06%
Other crime80.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.150.00%
Theft from the person10.04-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 217 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21710.305.34%
Anti-social behaviour794.0849.06%
Criminal damage and arson651.4954.76%
Public order331.2213.79%
Vehicle crime280.62-26.32%
Other theft270.5350.00%
Shoplifting220.51-65.08%
Drugs200.4181.82%
Possession of weapons170.3841.67%
Burglary170.32-5.56%
Other crime160.32-11.11%
Robbery30.30-40.00%
Theft from the person20.06-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.040.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 206 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2069.7014.44%
Shoplifting633.8710.53%
Anti-social behaviour531.1812.77%
Criminal damage and arson421.000.00%
Vehicle crime380.7952.00%
Public order290.7138.10%
Other theft180.5512.50%
Other crime180.34157.14%
Burglary180.3412.50%
Possession of weapons120.3471.43%
Drugs110.23-31.25%
Robbery50.21-37.50%
Theft from the person30.0950.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 180 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1808.405.26%
Shoplifting573.3842.50%
Anti-social behaviour471.07-12.96%
Criminal damage and arson420.88-16.00%
Vehicle crime250.79-26.47%
Public order210.47-22.22%
Other theft160.39-36.00%
Drugs160.3023.08%
Burglary160.30-5.88%
Robbery80.30166.67%
Other crime70.15-58.82%
Possession of weapons70.1316.67%
Bicycle theft30.130.00%
Theft from the person20.060.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 171 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.634.91%
Anti-social behaviour543.2117.39%
Criminal damage and arson501.0219.05%
Shoplifting400.940.00%
Vehicle crime340.75-5.56%
Public order270.6458.82%
Other theft250.5138.89%
Burglary170.47-29.17%
Other crime170.3270.00%
Drugs130.3244.44%
Possession of weapons60.240.00%
Robbery30.11-40.00%
Theft from the person20.060.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 163 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1637.90-17.26%
Anti-social behaviour463.0615.00%
Criminal damage and arson420.86-40.00%
Shoplifting400.7973.91%
Vehicle crime360.75-25.00%
Burglary240.6820.00%
Other theft180.455.88%
Public order170.34-26.09%
Other crime100.32100.00%
Drugs90.1928.57%
Possession of weapons60.17-33.33%
Robbery50.11-16.67%
Bicycle theft20.090.00%
Theft from the person20.040.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 197 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1978.7813.87%
Criminal damage and arson703.70-24.73%
Vehicle crime481.3254.84%
Anti-social behaviour400.905.26%
Public order230.75-11.54%
Shoplifting230.430.00%
Burglary200.43-16.67%
Other theft170.3841.67%
Possession of weapons90.3212.50%
Drugs70.17-30.00%
Robbery60.13-14.29%
Other crime50.11-37.50%
Theft from the person20.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 173 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1738.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson933.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour381.750.00%
Vehicle crime310.710.00%
Public order260.580.00%
Burglary240.490.00%
Shoplifting230.450.00%
Other theft120.430.00%
Drugs100.230.00%
Other crime80.190.00%
Possession of weapons80.150.00%
Robbery70.150.00%
Bicycle theft20.130.00%
Theft from the person20.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 542 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
July 202468
June 202470
May 202479
April 202453
March 202447
February 202454
January 202446
December 202340
November 202338

A total of 1891 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 171.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 217 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024200
August 20244
July 2024180
June 2024200
May 2024217
April 2024206
March 2024180
February 2024171
January 2024163
December 2023197
November 2023173

A total of 197 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20241
July 202424
June 202424
May 202427
April 202418
March 202416
February 202425
January 202418
December 202317
November 202312

A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20246
June 202415
May 20243
April 20245
March 20248
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237

A total of 553 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 55.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
July 202450
June 202454
May 202465
April 202442
March 202442
February 202450
January 202442
December 202370
November 202393

A total of 96 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202414
June 20249
May 202417
April 202412
March 20247
February 20246
January 20246
December 20239
November 20238

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 187 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
July 202415
June 202413
May 202417
April 202418
March 202416
February 202417
January 202424
December 202320
November 202324

A total of 134 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202419
June 202415
May 202420
April 202411
March 202416
February 202413
January 20249
December 20237
November 202310

A total of 403 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
July 202453
June 202430
May 202422
April 202463
March 202457
February 202440
January 202440
December 202323
November 202323

A total of 240 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202425
June 202420
May 202433
April 202429
March 202421
February 202427
January 202417
December 202323
November 202326

A total of 320 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
July 202433
June 202417
May 202428
April 202438
March 202425
February 202434
January 202436
December 202348
November 202331

A total of 112 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202418
June 20248
May 202416
April 202418
March 20247
February 202417
January 202410
December 20235
November 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
January 20242
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS3 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total24
    Shoplifting15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Samuel Street
    Total21
    Shoplifting17
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Elmore Green Close
    Total17
    Drugs7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Stowe Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Addenbrooke Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Elm Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 10. The Exchange
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Bamford Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Rutland Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. High Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Riddings Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Booth Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sand Bank
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Buxton Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Leyland Croft
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. May Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Lavender Grove
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Goscote Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Goscote Lane
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Dabchick Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Brundard Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Reeves Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Wolverhampton Road
    Total4
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sneyd Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 28. Odell Crescent
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Alderley Crescent
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Whateley Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1