WS11 5HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS11 5HQ

WS11 5HQ, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.33 per 1,000 population. This WS11 5HQ 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS11 5HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodford End with total crimes: 6
  • Princess Street with total crimes: 4
  • Bowes Drive with total crimes: 2

WS11 5HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.33-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour52.53150.00%
Public order41.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.010.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.35120.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.5633.33%
Other theft31.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%

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 offences207.590.00%
Other theft35.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
December 20231

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202422
July 202410
June 202415
May 202414
April 202427
March 202410
February 20249
January 202410
December 202311
November 202320

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20248
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woodford End
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Princess Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bowes Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Taplow Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petersfield
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Smillie Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fir Tree Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Redhill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Benion Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Grimley Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Horton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Somerset Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Hawkyard Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Cannock Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Locketts Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1