WS11 6UN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS11 6UN

WS11 6UN, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.48 per 1,000 population. This WS11 6UN 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 6UN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS11 6UN, encompassing approximately 1424 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)

WS11 6UN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fairmount Drive with total crimes: 11
  • A34 with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7

WS11 6UN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2229.4837.50%
Violence and sexual offences515.44-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.51-55.56%
Public order32.81-25.00%
Drugs22.11100.00%
Other theft21.400.00%
Bicycle theft11.400.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2040.72-23.08%
Shoplifting1614.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour911.2328.57%
Public order46.32-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.810.00%
Other theft22.11-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-33.33%
Drugs11.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2645.63100.00%
Shoplifting1618.2577.78%
Anti-social behaviour711.23-30.00%
Other theft54.910.00%
Public order53.51150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.51200.00%
Drugs22.11100.00%
Burglary11.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1326.68160.00%
Anti-social behaviour109.1342.86%
Shoplifting97.02125.00%
Public order26.32100.00%
Drugs11.400.00%
Burglary10.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-66.67%
Theft from the person10.700.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour724.5775.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.91-66.67%
Bicycle theft43.51300.00%
Shoplifting42.81-78.95%
Robbery42.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.81200.00%
Other theft22.110.00%
Burglary21.400.00%
Possession of weapons21.40100.00%
Drugs11.40-66.67%
Public order10.70-75.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1937.91171.43%
Violence and sexual offences1513.3487.50%
Other crime410.530.00%
Public order42.8133.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.810.00%
Drugs32.81200.00%
Burglary22.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.360.00%
Shoplifting75.6240.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.91-33.33%
Public order32.81-57.14%
Robbery32.110.00%
Other theft22.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.40-66.67%
Drugs10.70-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences823.87-42.86%
Public order75.62600.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.9120.00%
Shoplifting54.21-64.29%
Drugs33.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1150.00%
Other theft12.11-66.67%
Burglary10.70-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1440.01100.00%
Shoplifting149.83250.00%
Robbery69.83500.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.2166.67%
Burglary33.510.00%
Vehicle crime32.110.00%
Other theft32.110.00%
Drugs22.11100.00%
Possession of weapons21.400.00%
Theft from the person21.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-50.00%
Public order11.40-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences720.36-58.82%
Public order54.910.00%
Shoplifting43.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.81100.00%
Burglary32.8150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.11-25.00%
Robbery12.110.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1732.290.00%
Shoplifting811.930.00%
Public order55.620.00%
Other theft53.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.810.00%
Burglary21.400.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20247
June 202410
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202420
July 202426
June 202413
May 20245
April 202415
March 20248
February 20248
January 202414
December 20237
November 202317

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20244
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 124 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202416
July 202416
June 20249
May 20244
April 202419
March 20247
February 20245
January 202414
December 20234
November 20238

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20235

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20244
March 20243
January 20246
December 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fairmount Drive
    Total11
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. A34
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Drugs1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Greenfields
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Hawkesville Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Pebble Mill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cannock
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Hednesford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Walhouse Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Church Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Allport Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Beau Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Beecroft Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Beecroft Court
    Total1
    Drugs1