WS11 1LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS11 1LY

WS11 1LY, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.95 per 1,000 population. This WS11 1LY 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 1LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS11 1LY, encompassing approximately 1673 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS11 1LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wolverhampton Road with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 3

WS11 1LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.95100.00%
Shoplifting43.59100.00%
Other theft32.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.79200.00%
Drugs11.79-50.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences311.95200.00%
Other theft21.790.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Shoplifting21.200.00%
Drugs21.200.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.780.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Vehicle crime21.20100.00%
Public order11.20-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.60-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.1625.00%
Public order32.9950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.79100.00%
Other theft21.20-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20100.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft510.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.99-20.00%
Public order22.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-50.00%
Shoplifting10.60-66.67%

In March 2024, 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 offences58.9666.67%
Shoplifting32.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.790.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Possession of weapons21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences35.98-25.00%
Shoplifting31.79-40.00%
Other crime21.790.00%
Other theft11.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-75.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting513.150.00%
Vehicle crime42.99100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.3933.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.390.00%
Possession of weapons31.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.790.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.1850.00%
Vehicle crime21.79100.00%
Other theft11.20-50.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary613.150.00%
Shoplifting33.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.79-33.33%
Other theft21.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.20-84.62%
Public order21.20-50.00%
Drugs11.200.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.13-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour47.770.00%
Public order42.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3950.00%
Shoplifting31.79-40.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.720.00%
Vehicle crime58.370.00%
Shoplifting52.990.00%
Public order22.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 202313
September 202314

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20236
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
January 20243
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Wolverhampton Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Clifton Avenue
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Derwent Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Filey Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting2