DOVEDALE, WS11 5TF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS11 5TF

DOVEDALE, WS11 5TF, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.17 per 1,000 population. This WS11 5TF 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 5TF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS11 5TF, encompassing approximately 3184 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS11 5TF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orion Way with total crimes: 4
  • Taplow Place with total crimes: 3
  • Montrose Close with total crimes: 3

DOVEDALE, WS11 5TF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.1787.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.7166.67%
Other theft21.570.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.22-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour32.51200.00%
Possession of weapons20.940.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.28-40.00%
Public order22.83100.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63100.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-75.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.71-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.260.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.48-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour63.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.880.00%
Drugs21.57100.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.8562.50%
Criminal damage and arson54.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.570.00%
Public order20.94-33.33%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.40-38.46%
Public order32.51200.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

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 offences136.9185.71%
Anti-social behaviour34.08200.00%
Burglary10.94-75.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.34-68.18%
Burglary42.200.00%
Vehicle crime31.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.94-66.67%
Drugs10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.9357.14%
Other theft36.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9450.00%
Vehicle crime30.94200.00%
Public order30.94-25.00%
Shoplifting10.94-50.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.11-17.65%
Public order44.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.26100.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.480.00%
Public order45.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 20248
June 20249
May 202415
April 202410
March 202413
February 20248
January 202413
December 20237
November 202322
October 202314
September 202317

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 12 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
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
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 5TF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Orion Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Taplow Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Montrose Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Locketts Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Broomsfield
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. James Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Huntington Terrace Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Moss Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fir Tree Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cleveland Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Highfield Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Kingsway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Datteln Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dovedale
    Total1
    Other theft1