OLD PENKRIDGE MEWS, WS11 1GA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS11 1GA

OLD PENKRIDGE MEWS, WS11 1GA, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.61 per 1,000 population. This WS11 1GA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS11 postcode area, which has experienced 413 crimes and a crime rate of 9.21 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS11 1GA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS11 1GA, encompassing approximately 2128 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS11 1GA area, explore the WS11 1GA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)

WS11 1GA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • High Green with total crimes: 7
  • Hatherton Hollow with total crimes: 7

OLD PENKRIDGE MEWS, WS11 1GA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1521.61114.29%
Violence and sexual offences117.05-38.89%
Public order85.17-11.11%
Shoplifting43.7633.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.88-20.00%
Other theft21.88-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.55-10.00%
Public order98.46-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour74.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.29150.00%
Shoplifting32.3550.00%
Other theft31.410.00%
Drugs11.410.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.6117.65%
Public order149.3975.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.5816.67%
Shoplifting23.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-60.00%
Drugs10.940.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.26-5.56%
Public order87.9933.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.7620.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.82150.00%
Burglary32.3550.00%
Vehicle crime11.410.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.2663.64%
Public order68.4620.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.820.00%
Bicycle theft22.350.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Other theft20.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Shoplifting20.940.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.15-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.17-44.44%
Public order52.350.00%
Other theft42.35300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.880.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.03-58.62%
Anti-social behaviour95.6428.57%
Public order54.230.00%
Robbery12.35-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%
Other theft10.47-66.67%
Burglary10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2929.59107.14%
Anti-social behaviour713.620.00%
Robbery63.290.00%
Public order52.82-44.44%
Drugs32.35200.00%
Other theft31.41-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.41200.00%
Shoplifting21.410.00%
Theft from the person10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.38-6.67%
Public order96.58125.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.2340.00%
Other theft43.29300.00%
Drugs11.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Theft from the person10.47-50.00%

In November 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 offences1518.32150.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.05-37.50%
Public order42.35-20.00%
Shoplifting31.88-40.00%
Burglary21.41100.00%
Drugs20.940.00%
Theft from the person20.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour815.0360.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.76-53.85%
Shoplifting52.8266.67%
Public order52.3566.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.350.00%
Possession of weapons11.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-75.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.110.00%
Other theft42.350.00%
Public order31.880.00%
Shoplifting31.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.410.00%
Theft from the person21.410.00%
Drugs20.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20249
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20249
June 202414
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20239
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202418
June 202420
May 202417
April 202418
March 202411
February 202412
January 202429
December 202314
November 202315
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS11 1GA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Public order4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. High Green
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Hatherton Hollow
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 4. Park Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Grainger Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Old Penkridge Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Danilo Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1