ELGAR CLOSE, WS11 4QY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS11 4QY

ELGAR CLOSE, WS11 4QY, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.14 per 1,000 population. This WS11 4QY 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 4QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS11 4QY, encompassing approximately 2800 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS11 4QY area, explore the WS11 4QY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS11 4QY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princess Street with total crimes: 4
  • Lovatt Place with total crimes: 3
  • Jubilee Drive with total crimes: 3

ELGAR CLOSE, WS11 4QY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.1414.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.860.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Public order20.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71100.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.71-22.22%
Public order42.50300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4350.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.36-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.210.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.8625.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.36100.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.439.09%
Anti-social behaviour24.29100.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.00175.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.21-63.64%
Public order31.43200.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.791000.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.50-70.59%
Public order21.790.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.2130.77%
Anti-social behaviour36.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07100.00%
Burglary10.71-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.500.00%
Public order34.640.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 20249
May 202415
April 202412
March 202411
February 20244
January 202411
December 20231
November 20235
October 202317
September 202313

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS11 4QY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Princess Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Lovatt Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Jubilee Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Philip Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Aidan'S Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Keats Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Elliott Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Shelley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sycamore Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Prince Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Margaret Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Abbots Field
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1