OLD HEDNESFORD ROAD, WS11 6LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS11 6LJ

OLD HEDNESFORD ROAD, WS11 6LJ, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.35 per 1,000 population. This WS11 6LJ 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 6LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS11 6LJ, encompassing approximately 2311 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS11 6LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crab Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Smillie Place with total crimes: 2
  • Millbrook Close with total crimes: 2

OLD HEDNESFORD ROAD, WS11 6LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.3560.00%
Other theft33.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.46-54.55%
Vehicle crime22.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.4922.22%
Vehicle crime24.760.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.49-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.0811.11%
Public order44.33300.00%
Bicycle theft21.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.65-35.71%
Drugs33.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30100.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.08600.00%
Other theft36.06200.00%
Vehicle crime21.30100.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.16-80.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.6266.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.330.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.60300.00%
Vehicle crime11.730.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary12.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.4928.57%
Vehicle crime43.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.190.00%
Other theft23.030.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20243
February 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 202411
June 20249
May 202410
April 20249
March 202414
February 20242
January 202410
December 20236
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20244
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
September 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Crab Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Smillie Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Millbrook Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Buttermere Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Heath Gap Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Oakhill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Columbian Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Pebble Mill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Fircroft Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1