JAMES STREET, WS11 5HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS11 5HU

JAMES STREET, WS11 5HU, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.35 per 1,000 population. This WS11 5HU 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 5HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS11 5HU, encompassing approximately 2803 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WS11 5HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orion Way with total crimes: 4
  • Princess Street with total crimes: 4
  • Taplow Place with total crimes: 3

JAMES STREET, WS11 5HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.990.00%
Public order31.43-40.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.85-12.50%
Public order52.50400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.78100.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.35-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson22.85-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-75.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.63-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour46.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.43-57.14%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.2728.57%
Criminal damage and arson76.42133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.50100.00%
Other theft42.14300.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In March 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 offences148.20133.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.070.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.92-53.85%
Burglary22.140.00%
Public order20.71-33.33%
Other theft10.710.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences137.8562.50%
Public order34.64200.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.42-38.46%
Vehicle crime32.850.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.78-38.10%
Other theft34.6450.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.7031.25%
Criminal damage and arson27.49100.00%
Public order20.71-50.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.36-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.920.00%
Public order45.710.00%
Burglary31.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20247
June 20248
May 202417
April 202418
March 202414
February 20246
January 202413
December 20238
November 202313
October 202321
September 202316

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 6 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
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233

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 5HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Orion Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Princess Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Taplow Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Montrose Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Locketts Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Lovatt Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. James Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Keats Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Huntington Terrace Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Datteln Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dovedale
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Elliott Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Shelley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Prince Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1