WS11 5BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS11 5BH

WS11 5BH, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.21 per 1,000 population. This WS11 5BH 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 5BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS11 5BH, encompassing approximately 3837 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS11 5BH area, explore the WS11 5BH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS11 5BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crab Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Bowes Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Petersfield with total crimes: 2

WS11 5BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences85.21-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson32.0850.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Other theft20.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-33.33%
Drugs10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%
Public order10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.47-21.43%
Vehicle crime32.87-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences147.047.69%
Vehicle crime53.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.99-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour33.390.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences176.77-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour34.43200.00%
Other theft30.78200.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.6831.25%
Criminal damage and arson55.470.00%
Drugs51.30400.00%
Shoplifting31.30200.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.3077.78%
Anti-social behaviour44.170.00%
Vehicle crime31.04200.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In February 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 offences93.91-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson22.35100.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.9530.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.3950.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.1766.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.13-53.85%
Shoplifting11.56-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.218.33%
Shoplifting23.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52100.00%
Public order10.52-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.950.00%
Public order33.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202414
June 202413
May 202417
April 202421
March 202416
February 20249
January 202413
December 202310
November 20236
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20245
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
September 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS11 5BH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Crab Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Bowes Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petersfield
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Smillie Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Horton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Somerset Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Heath Gap Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Oakhill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Columbian Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Foxes Rake
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Fircroft Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1