PETERSFIELD, WS11 5HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS11 5HE

PETERSFIELD, WS11 5HE, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.95 per 1,000 population. This WS11 5HE 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 5HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS11 5HE, encompassing approximately 4170 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS11 5HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edward Street with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Rigby Drive with total crimes: 3

PETERSFIELD, WS11 5HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.9542.86%
Vehicle crime24.80-71.43%
Other theft20.48-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.63-6.67%
Vehicle crime73.360.00%
Other theft31.68200.00%
Possession of weapons30.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.72200.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.99-34.78%
Public order33.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-75.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.91-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour45.51100.00%
Other theft20.96-50.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.9564.71%
Criminal damage and arson46.71100.00%
Other crime40.960.00%
Other theft40.96300.00%
Drugs30.960.00%
Shoplifting30.72200.00%
Public order20.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-33.33%
Burglary20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In March 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 offences176.9570.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.080.00%
Vehicle crime30.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.56-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson22.400.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.12-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Burglary10.48-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.120.00%
Burglary30.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-33.33%
Other crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences135.99-38.10%
Anti-social behaviour33.120.00%
Other theft30.720.00%
Vehicle crime30.72200.00%
Shoplifting10.72-50.00%
Public order10.24-75.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.43-8.70%
Public order45.04-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9650.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.870.00%
Public order55.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202414
June 202415
May 202423
April 202428
March 202417
February 202410
January 202413
December 202313
November 202313
October 202321
September 202323

A total of 18 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20244
December 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Edward Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Rigby Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Taplow Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Somerset Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Albert Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bowes Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Huntington Terrace Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Short Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Vermont Green
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Crab Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Moss Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Fir Tree Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Datteln Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1