BLITHFIELD PLACE, WS11 7YE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS11 7YE

BLITHFIELD PLACE, WS11 7YE, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.71 per 1,000 population. This WS11 7YE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS11 postcode area, which has experienced 413 crimes and a crime rate of 9.21 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS11 7YE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS11 7YE, encompassing approximately 2464 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS11 7YE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Partridge Close with total crimes: 14
  • Wrens Croft with total crimes: 1
  • Hodnet Place with total crimes: 1

BLITHFIELD PLACE, WS11 7YE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting127.71-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.87-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1611.36128.57%
Violence and sexual offences56.4966.67%
Drugs22.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.90-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences32.84-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting118.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.46125.00%
Public order13.65-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1112.5837.50%
Other crime44.46300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.62200.00%
Vehicle crime31.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.25100.00%
Vehicle crime31.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting84.46-52.94%
Violence and sexual offences23.25-75.00%
Public order10.81-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1712.17466.67%
Violence and sexual offences86.90700.00%
Vehicle crime23.25100.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.840.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.46-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences31.22-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.22-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86.90700.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.2533.33%
Vehicle crime31.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202416
June 20247
May 202411
April 202411
March 20248
February 20248
January 202417
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20232

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20249
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20248
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Partridge Close
    Total14
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Wrens Croft
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Hodnet Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Strauss Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Handel Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Holt Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1