WS11 8XR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS11 8XR

WS11 8XR, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.12 per 1,000 population. This WS11 8XR 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 8XR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS11 8XR, encompassing approximately 1490 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS11 8XR area, explore the WS11 8XR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS11 8XR area, visit the WS11 8XR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WS11 8XR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Court with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 6

WS11 8XR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting718.12-30.00%
Vehicle crime54.70400.00%
Other theft43.35300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.68-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour32.68-25.00%
Public order22.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1019.4642.86%
Violence and sexual offences96.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.04300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.680.00%
Vehicle crime11.34-50.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting712.75-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences64.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.03100.00%
Vehicle crime21.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.34-66.67%
Public order10.67-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting914.76-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences46.04-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.68200.00%
Public order22.010.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.34-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1322.8118.18%
Violence and sexual offences78.72133.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.70100.00%
Burglary22.680.00%
Drugs21.34100.00%
Possession of weapons21.340.00%
Other theft21.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1114.7622.22%
Violence and sexual offences37.38-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.010.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.80100.00%
Shoplifting98.050.00%
Public order46.04300.00%
Theft from the person22.680.00%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting916.1028.57%
Violence and sexual offences66.04-45.45%
Vehicle crime44.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.34-66.67%
Other crime10.670.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.8083.33%
Shoplifting77.38-46.15%
Vehicle crime44.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.68200.00%
Other theft22.01100.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Drugs11.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1317.45-31.58%
Violence and sexual offences68.720.00%
Drugs24.030.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.34-75.00%
Other theft10.67-80.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1927.51216.67%
Violence and sexual offences612.75-14.29%
Other theft54.03400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.3533.33%
Drugs22.680.00%
Burglary21.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.34-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.120.00%
Shoplifting64.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.680.00%
Vehicle crime22.010.00%
Possession of weapons21.340.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202410
June 20247
May 20249
April 202413
March 202411
February 20249
January 20249
December 20237
November 202313
October 202319
September 20236

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20249
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 202412
January 20246
December 202311
November 20236
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Park Court
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bridge Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Cross Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Hedgehog Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. West Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Packington Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Lock Basin Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1