WATLING STREET, WS11 1SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS11 1SJ

WATLING STREET, WS11 1SJ, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.26 per 1,000 population. This WS11 1SJ 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 1SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS11 1SJ, encompassing approximately 1048 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS11 1SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Repton Close with total crimes: 2

WATLING STREET, WS11 1SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft215.260.00%
Vehicle crime21.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.91100.00%
Drugs21.910.00%
Other crime11.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Theft from the person10.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%

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 behaviour25.720.00%
Other theft21.910.00%
Public order11.91-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.95-50.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order311.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.860.00%
Other theft21.91-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.910.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-50.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft511.440.00%
Vehicle crime24.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.91-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.910.00%
Public order10.95-50.00%
Shoplifting10.95-66.67%

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 offences512.40150.00%
Shoplifting34.770.00%
Public order22.860.00%
Possession of weapons21.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting39.53-25.00%
Other crime22.860.00%
Vehicle crime21.91-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.910.00%
Other theft11.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting411.440.00%
Vehicle crime33.81200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Other theft10.950.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.770.00%
Other theft11.91-50.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary312.400.00%
Shoplifting32.860.00%
Other theft22.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.91-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.91-66.67%
Theft from the person10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences518.12-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour44.770.00%
Public order43.81300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.8150.00%
Shoplifting32.86-25.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences720.020.00%
Vehicle crime46.670.00%
Shoplifting43.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.810.00%
Burglary11.910.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Other theft10.95-50.00%
Public order10.950.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.210.00%
Vehicle crime46.670.00%
Other theft23.810.00%
Shoplifting21.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.91-66.67%
Drugs10.950.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.160.00%
Vehicle crime46.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.810.00%
Shoplifting22.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.910.00%
Burglary10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
September 20234
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20237
August 20237
July 20237

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20233
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20234
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
August 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234
August 20232
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Repton Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Skipton Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Langdale Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1