WS11 0LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS11 0LJ

WS11 0LJ, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.07 per 1,000 population. This WS11 0LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS11 postcode area, which has experienced 399 crimes and a crime rate of 8.90 per 1,000 population (September 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WS11 0LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vine Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Church Street with total crimes: 6
  • Hampton Street with total crimes: 4

WS11 0LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences821.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.62133.33%
Shoplifting54.9225.00%
Other theft43.5133.33%
Public order32.810.00%
Burglary12.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.960.00%
Vehicle crime45.62300.00%
Shoplifting42.81300.00%
Other theft32.8150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1150.00%
Public order32.11200.00%
Drugs12.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

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 offences312.640.00%
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%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 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
September 20248
August 20248
June 20244
May 202412
April 20249
March 202414
February 20245
January 202417
December 20233
November 20233
October 202312
September 20233

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
September 20232

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Vine Lane
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Church Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hampton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Lilac Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. North Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Hampton Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Laburnum Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Walkmill Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Waterbrook Way
    Total1
    Other theft1