WS11 0LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS11 0LJ

WS11 0LJ, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.62 per 1,000 population. This WS11 0LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS11 postcode area, which has experienced 416 crimes and a crime rate of 9.28 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS11 0LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS11 0LJ, encompassing approximately 1424 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS11 0LJ area, explore the WS11 0LJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS11 0LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vine Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Walsall Road with total crimes: 1
  • Park Street with total crimes: 1

WS11 0LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft25.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.400.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%
Public order10.70-50.00%
Shoplifting10.70-66.67%
Burglary10.700.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.83-66.67%
Shoplifting32.8150.00%
Public order22.11-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40100.00%
Other theft11.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.6633.33%
Anti-social behaviour48.43100.00%
Vehicle crime42.81300.00%
Public order32.810.00%
Shoplifting22.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.400.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.85-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson46.32300.00%
Burglary32.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.11-33.33%
Shoplifting21.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.75180.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.8350.00%
Shoplifting32.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.110.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.43-70.59%
Vehicle crime23.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40100.00%
Public order11.400.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1722.47466.67%
Shoplifting711.94133.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.920.00%
Vehicle crime21.40100.00%
Public order11.400.00%
Other theft10.70-75.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft49.83300.00%
Shoplifting32.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.110.00%
Public order12.110.00%
Burglary10.70-66.67%
Drugs10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences313.34-75.00%
Burglary32.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.11200.00%
Vehicle crime32.11200.00%
Shoplifting32.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.110.00%
Public order11.400.00%
Other theft10.70-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.45300.00%
Shoplifting38.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.110.00%
Other theft21.40100.00%
Burglary11.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences312.64-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour32.110.00%
Shoplifting32.110.00%
Possession of weapons22.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.400.00%
Public order11.400.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.02-22.22%
Public order14.920.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other theft10.70-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences921.770.00%
Vehicle crime86.320.00%
Shoplifting65.620.00%
Other theft34.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.110.00%
Burglary11.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232
July 20238

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233
July 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233
July 20236

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 202412
April 20249
March 202414
February 20245
January 202417
December 20233
November 20233
October 202312
September 20233
August 20237
July 20239

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS11 0LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Vine Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Walsall Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Park Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. West Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Church Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Waterbrook Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1