WS12 1AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 1AS

WS12 1AS, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.18 per 1,000 population. This WS12 1AS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS12 postcode area, which has experienced 183 crimes and a crime rate of 4.99 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS12 1AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 1AS, encompassing approximately 2073 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS12 1AS area, explore the WS12 1AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

WS12 1AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Sussex Drive with total crimes: 4

WS12 1AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1622.1860.00%
Violence and sexual offences157.7250.00%
Public order77.23600.00%
Shoplifting33.38-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.45-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1016.88-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences104.82-37.50%
Shoplifting74.82133.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.38200.00%
Other theft11.450.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Public order10.48-90.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.6660.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.72225.00%
Public order106.27233.33%
Shoplifting34.82-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.39-16.67%
Shoplifting54.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.930.00%
Public order31.450.00%
Bicycle theft31.450.00%
Other crime21.45100.00%
Robbery20.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.029.09%
Shoplifting55.79150.00%
Public order32.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.45-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-80.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.7057.14%
Criminal damage and arson75.30250.00%
Drugs63.38200.00%
Vehicle crime52.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.410.00%
Other theft31.93200.00%
Public order21.45100.00%
Robbery20.96100.00%
Shoplifting20.96-60.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.5716.67%
Shoplifting53.3866.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.4133.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.930.00%
Drugs20.96100.00%
Public order10.96-50.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.64-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.89-66.67%
Shoplifting31.45-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.45100.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Public order20.96-33.33%
Drugs10.96-75.00%
Robbery10.48-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.22-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.8228.57%
Criminal damage and arson44.340.00%
Drugs41.9333.33%
Shoplifting41.93100.00%
Burglary31.930.00%
Robbery31.45200.00%
Public order31.45200.00%
Possession of weapons11.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.790.00%
Drugs33.38200.00%
Shoplifting21.45100.00%
Other theft10.96-75.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.02-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.8616.67%
Vehicle crime43.38300.00%
Other theft41.930.00%
Burglary11.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-66.67%
Drugs10.48-50.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.91-25.00%
Public order65.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.89-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.8950.00%
Drugs21.450.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.720.00%
Public order33.380.00%
Drugs21.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Shoplifting20.960.00%
Robbery10.960.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 202416
June 202410
May 202412
April 202411
March 20247
February 20246
January 202410
December 202312
November 20238
October 202312
September 202316

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
July 202413
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20249
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 202410
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS12 1AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Sussex Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Cherry Bank
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Market Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 6. Anglesey Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Cornwall Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Railway View
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Clive Smith Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Booth Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Cardigan Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1