MELCHESTER WALK, WS11 6XE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS11 6XE

MELCHESTER WALK, WS11 6XE, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.50 per 1,000 population. This WS11 6XE 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 6XE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS11 6XE, encompassing approximately 2544 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS11 6XE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crab Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Millbrook Close with total crimes: 2
  • Heath Gap Road with total crimes: 1

MELCHESTER WALK, WS11 6XE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.50-16.67%
Other theft31.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.18200.00%
Vehicle crime11.18-50.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.93-64.71%
Vehicle crime22.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.0488.89%
Criminal damage and arson26.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.50-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.5450.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.25-16.67%
Bicycle theft33.930.00%
Public order31.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18100.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.439.09%
Drugs34.720.00%
Other crime31.18200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18100.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In March 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 offences117.07450.00%
Vehicle crime24.32100.00%
Other theft20.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.57-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In January 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 offences95.90-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour23.54100.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences116.68266.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.93-76.92%
Vehicle crime21.18-50.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.04116.67%
Vehicle crime45.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.570.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.720.00%
Other theft32.360.00%
Public order11.180.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
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 20242
February 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202417
June 20249
May 202410
April 202412
March 202411
February 20242
January 20249
December 202311
November 20233
October 202313
September 20236

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 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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