WS11 5HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS11 5HQ

WS11 5HQ, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.35 per 1,000 population. This WS11 5HQ 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 5HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS11 5HQ, encompassing approximately 3954 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WS11 5HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Central Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Rigby Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Bowes Drive with total crimes: 3

WS11 5HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.35-33.33%
Vehicle crime62.530.00%
Public order31.52-25.00%
Other theft30.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.760.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.077.14%
Public order43.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01200.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.07-48.15%
Anti-social behaviour33.54-50.00%
Other theft20.76-60.00%
Public order20.51-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.67170.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.83166.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.0250.00%
Other theft51.52400.00%
Public order31.2650.00%
Other crime30.760.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.3111.11%
Anti-social behaviour42.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0150.00%
Public order20.76100.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

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 offences93.54-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.280.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.06-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour32.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Drugs10.51-50.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.56-45.00%
Burglary32.780.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.595.26%
Other theft35.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Public order20.51-60.00%
Shoplifting10.51-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.84-17.39%
Public order54.80-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.26200.00%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.1021.05%
Public order65.82500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.52-40.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.36-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour54.80-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Other theft10.25-80.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.560.00%
Other theft51.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.260.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

Crime by Type

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
December 20231
July 20231

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20235
September 20236
August 20231

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202415
May 202414
April 202427
March 202410
February 20249
January 202410
December 202311
November 202320
October 202319
September 202323
August 202319
July 202322

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
September 20232
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20248
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233
August 20235
July 20237

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
August 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Central Avenue
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rigby Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Bowes Drive
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Princess Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Albert Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Edward Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 8. Cannock Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Locketts Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Edwards Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Benion Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wright'S Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Taplow Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Somerset Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Smillie Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Fir Tree Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Patterdale Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Elliott Close
    Total1
    Public order1