MARKET STREET, WS12 1AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 1AY

MARKET STREET, WS12 1AY, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.21 per 1,000 population. This WS12 1AY 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 1AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 1AY, encompassing approximately 1809 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

WS12 1AY 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

MARKET STREET, WS12 1AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1523.2187.50%
Violence and sexual offences138.29116.67%
Public order67.18500.00%
Shoplifting33.32-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.660.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour816.03-27.27%
Shoplifting74.42133.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.87-45.45%
Other theft23.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11100.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Public order10.55-88.89%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.8937.50%
Anti-social behaviour116.08175.00%
Public order96.08350.00%
Shoplifting34.97-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%

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 offences816.030.00%
Shoplifting54.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.210.00%
Bicycle theft31.660.00%
Robbery21.660.00%
Public order21.11-33.33%
Other crime11.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In May 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 offences812.7160.00%
Shoplifting54.42150.00%
Public order32.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.66-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.11-80.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson719.89600.00%
Vehicle crime53.870.00%
Drugs52.76150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.76-28.57%
Other theft32.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.66-25.00%
Public order21.660.00%
Shoplifting21.11-60.00%
Robbery11.110.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

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 offences712.1616.67%
Shoplifting53.8766.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.7633.33%
Drugs22.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

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 offences610.5020.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.32-62.50%
Shoplifting31.66-25.00%
Other theft21.66100.00%
Public order21.11-33.33%
Drugs11.11-50.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour817.6814.29%
Violence and sexual offences54.42-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson42.760.00%
Shoplifting42.21100.00%
Public order32.210.00%
Drugs21.66-33.33%
Burglary21.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.7112.50%
Anti-social behaviour74.9740.00%
Drugs33.87200.00%
Shoplifting21.66100.00%
Robbery11.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.61-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour54.420.00%
Vehicle crime32.76200.00%
Other theft21.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-66.67%
Drugs10.55-50.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.47-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour56.0866.67%
Public order42.7633.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.21200.00%
Drugs21.660.00%
Shoplifting11.11-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.740.00%
Public order31.660.00%
Shoplifting21.660.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 202411
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238
October 202311
September 202314

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
July 202411
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 5 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
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 35 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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20249
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
October 20234
September 20233

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 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
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

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS12 1AY 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. Market Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 5. Anglesey Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Cornwall Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Railway View
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Clive Smith Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cardigan Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1