FIRCROFT CLOSE, WS11 6DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS11 6DQ

FIRCROFT CLOSE, WS11 6DQ, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.17 per 1,000 population. This WS11 6DQ 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 6DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS11 6DQ, encompassing approximately 3349 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS11 6DQ area, explore the WS11 6DQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS11 6DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crab Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Petersfield with total crimes: 2
  • Smillie Place with total crimes: 2

FIRCROFT CLOSE, WS11 6DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.17175.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60100.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.09-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.19-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.87-29.41%
Vehicle crime33.580.00%
Public order30.900.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.3670.00%
Public order35.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-66.67%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In May 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 offences105.08-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour32.9950.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.57150.00%
Drugs41.490.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-33.33%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In March 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 offences115.67120.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%

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 offences105.3766.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.990.00%
Shoplifting20.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.08-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.790.00%
Burglary31.49200.00%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.97-9.09%
Vehicle crime32.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.900.00%
Shoplifting10.60-66.67%
Burglary10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.57-21.43%
Shoplifting33.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Public order10.30-80.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.460.00%
Public order54.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
December 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20244
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 202412
June 202417
May 202410
April 202422
March 202411
February 20245
January 202410
December 20236
November 202310
October 202311
September 202314

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS11 6DQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Crab Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Petersfield
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Smillie Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Buttermere Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Fir Tree Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Horton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Heath Gap Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Oakhill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Columbian Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Fircroft Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Andover Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Winchester Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Sherwood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hawkyard Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Cannock Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1