WS11 5HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS11 5HZ

WS11 5HZ, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.31 per 1,000 population. This WS11 5HZ 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 5HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS11 5HZ, encompassing approximately 3866 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (155.56% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS11 5HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edward Street with total crimes: 5
  • Orion Way with total crimes: 4
  • Princess Street with total crimes: 4

WS11 5HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.31155.56%
Criminal damage and arson45.9533.33%
Other theft31.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-33.33%
Drugs10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.53-40.00%
Vehicle crime62.330.00%
Public order41.5533.33%
Other theft31.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.780.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.957.14%
Criminal damage and arson33.88200.00%
Public order30.78200.00%
Other theft10.78-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.47-48.15%
Anti-social behaviour43.62-33.33%
Other theft31.03-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-88.89%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.74107.69%
Criminal damage and arson96.98200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.3350.00%
Other theft41.55300.00%
Public order31.0350.00%
Other crime30.780.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.2144.44%
Anti-social behaviour43.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0350.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

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 offences93.36-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson22.330.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.4310.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Drugs10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.43-47.37%
Burglary32.590.00%
Drugs20.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.24-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.91100.00%
Other theft20.52100.00%
Public order20.52-60.00%
Shoplifting10.52-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.79-4.76%
Public order55.17-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.29200.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.790.00%
Public order65.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.550.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 20249
June 202415
May 202414
April 202427
March 202413
February 20249
January 202411
December 202310
November 202319
October 202320
September 202321

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20249
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
December 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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
December 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Edward Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 2. Orion Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Princess Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Rigby Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Taplow Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Somerset Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Locketts Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Albert Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. James Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bowes Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Huntington Terrace Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Moss Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Datteln Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dovedale
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Elliott Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1