HOBBY WAY, WS11 7JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS11 7JY

HOBBY WAY, WS11 7JY, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.02 per 1,000 population. This WS11 7JY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS11 postcode area, which has experienced 416 crimes and a crime rate of 9.28 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS11 7JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS11 7JY, encompassing approximately 1608 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS11 7JY area, explore the WS11 7JY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS11 7JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Partridge Close with total crimes: 18
  • Quail Close with total crimes: 5
  • Surrey Close with total crimes: 2

HOBBY WAY, WS11 7JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2018.0253.85%
Violence and sexual offences412.43-33.33%
Drugs22.490.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Public order10.62-66.67%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1317.40-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences68.080.00%
Public order33.730.00%
Vehicle crime21.860.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Other theft10.62-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1512.4315.38%
Other theft39.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.860.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1321.138.33%
Other theft68.08200.00%
Other crime43.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.49300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.49200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.860.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1211.819.09%
Other theft27.460.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1111.81-42.11%
Other theft26.840.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-75.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1916.78280.00%
Violence and sexual offences411.81-20.00%
Other theft22.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.24-66.67%
Drugs10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting511.81-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.11-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.1150.00%
Other theft31.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.860.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting69.94-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences63.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.73100.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1111.191000.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.84-42.86%
Vehicle crime12.49-50.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.57600.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.35-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Theft from the person11.240.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.62-93.33%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1518.02114.29%
Anti-social behaviour69.3220.00%
Other theft53.730.00%
Burglary13.110.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.160.00%
Shoplifting74.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.110.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202413
May 202415
April 202413
March 202412
February 202411
January 202419
December 20235
November 20236
October 202311
September 20231
August 202315
July 20237

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
August 20235

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234
September 20237
August 20231
July 20237

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
July 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
September 20232
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
September 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS11 7JY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Partridge Close
    Total18
    Shoplifting16
    Drugs2
  • 2. Quail Close
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Surrey Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sparrowhawk Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Hobby Way
    Total1
    Public order1