LEIGHTON DRIVE, WS11 0LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS11 0LU

LEIGHTON DRIVE, WS11 0LU, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.32 per 1,000 population. This WS11 0LU 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 0LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS11 0LU, encompassing approximately 1157 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS11 0LU 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
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

LEIGHTON DRIVE, WS11 0LU 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.32233.33%
Anti-social behaviour68.64500.00%
Shoplifting45.180.00%
Public order33.450.00%
Other theft22.590.00%
Other crime11.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting413.82300.00%
Vehicle crime33.45200.00%
Drugs32.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.73-50.00%
Other theft10.86-50.00%
Shoplifting10.86-66.67%
Burglary10.860.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting310.3650.00%
Vehicle crime22.59-50.00%
Other theft21.73100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.73-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Public order10.86-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.54100.00%
Vehicle crime45.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.45100.00%
Shoplifting21.730.00%
Public order21.730.00%
Other theft11.730.00%
Burglary10.860.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.64-40.00%
Shoplifting22.59-50.00%
Drugs11.730.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.5025.00%
Shoplifting44.320.00%
Public order13.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.36-55.56%
Vehicle crime33.4550.00%
Drugs22.590.00%
Other crime21.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.730.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.000.00%
Shoplifting77.77250.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.05100.00%
Vehicle crime21.73100.00%
Other theft11.73-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft26.910.00%
Shoplifting21.73-33.33%
Public order11.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.090.00%
Shoplifting34.320.00%
Vehicle crime22.59100.00%
Public order11.730.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Burglary10.860.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36.050.00%
Drugs12.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.500.00%
Shoplifting32.590.00%
Other crime12.590.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20249
November 20235
September 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

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

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

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS11 0LU 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. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Keel Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Barge Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Walkmill Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1