WS11 8HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS11 8HU

WS11 8HU, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.51 per 1,000 population. This WS11 8HU 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 8HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS11 8HU, encompassing approximately 1756 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS11 8HU area, explore the WS11 8HU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS11 8HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Keble Close with total crimes: 7
  • Carfax with total crimes: 4
  • New Street with total crimes: 3

WS11 8HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.5137.50%
Anti-social behaviour66.26200.00%
Other theft33.42200.00%
Drugs21.710.00%
Public order21.14-50.00%
Shoplifting21.14-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.5360.00%
Shoplifting54.55150.00%
Public order42.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.280.00%
Bicycle theft11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other theft10.57-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.97-50.00%
Other theft42.850.00%
Shoplifting22.28-33.33%
Robbery21.140.00%
Bicycle theft11.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.3966.67%
Other theft45.6933.33%
Shoplifting32.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.39-25.00%
Public order53.42150.00%
Other theft32.8550.00%
Robbery21.710.00%
Drugs21.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.14-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.550.00%
Other theft21.14-33.33%
Public order21.14-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14-60.00%
Shoplifting11.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.25150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.85-69.23%
Public order42.2833.33%
Other theft32.280.00%
Burglary11.71-50.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.3785.71%
Other theft37.40200.00%
Shoplifting31.710.00%
Public order31.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.71100.00%
Burglary21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.14-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.97-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.99100.00%
Vehicle crime21.14100.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.11-11.11%
Shoplifting44.55100.00%
Vehicle crime12.28-50.00%
Public order10.57-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.6650.00%
Public order35.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.710.00%
Shoplifting21.140.00%
Other crime21.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.14-66.67%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.11-53.85%
Other theft43.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.280.00%
Burglary11.710.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.400.00%
Public order21.710.00%
Drugs21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
August 20234

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20248
May 20245
April 202410
March 20246
February 20248
January 20244
December 202313
November 20237
October 20238
September 20239
August 20236
July 202313

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20242
January 20241
July 20232

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
December 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 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
May 20241
August 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS11 8HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Keble Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Carfax
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. New Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fairmount Drive
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 5. Whinyates Rise
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Surrey Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cannock
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Railway Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Forrest Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rumer Hill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Lincoln Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1