BOWES DRIVE, WS11 5JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS11 5JH

BOWES DRIVE, WS11 5JH, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.53 per 1,000 population. This WS11 5JH 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 5JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS11 5JH, encompassing approximately 3853 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WS11 5JH 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
  • Milton Road with total crimes: 2

BOWES DRIVE, WS11 5JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.53-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour53.11150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3066.67%
Public order31.300.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.45-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-60.00%
Other theft20.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3033.33%
Other theft41.040.00%
Public order31.0450.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52100.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.97-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson33.630.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.75-30.77%
Other theft34.67-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.9873.33%
Criminal damage and arson46.75100.00%
Other theft41.04300.00%
Public order31.04200.00%
Other crime30.780.00%
Shoplifting30.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-33.33%
Burglary20.520.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.7566.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%

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 offences93.89-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson22.34100.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences135.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.3750.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.7118.18%
Drugs23.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52100.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.150.00%
Other theft22.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202421
July 20247
June 202414
May 202418
April 202426
March 202415
February 20249
January 202413
December 202313
November 202311

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 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS11 5JH 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. Milton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Bowes Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Taplow Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petersfield
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Smillie Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Redhill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Benion Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Grimley Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Horton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Somerset Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Byron Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1