FORGE STREET, WS12 1DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 1DD

FORGE STREET, WS12 1DD, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.24 per 1,000 population. This WS12 1DD 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 1DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 1DD, encompassing approximately 1961 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS12 1DD area, explore the WS12 1DD Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS12 1DD area, visit the WS12 1DD House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS12 1DD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Sussex Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Kings Avenue with total crimes: 3

FORGE STREET, WS12 1DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.24366.67%
Anti-social behaviour47.14300.00%
Public order42.040.00%
Vehicle crime12.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.59-50.00%
Other theft21.530.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.100.00%
Public order13.060.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%

In June 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 offences67.14-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5350.00%
Bicycle theft11.530.00%
Shoplifting10.51-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.22125.00%
Shoplifting44.59300.00%
Public order32.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.02-50.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.67-42.86%
Possession of weapons32.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.530.00%
Other crime21.02100.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.5916.67%
Other theft13.570.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.06-20.00%
Shoplifting12.040.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.2020.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.060.00%
Other theft22.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02100.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.63400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.55-44.44%
Public order12.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.1428.57%
Other theft24.590.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.12-46.15%
Public order23.570.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.160.00%
Vehicle crime16.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20249
April 20244
March 20247
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Sussex Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Kings Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Cornwall Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Clive Smith Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Peter'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Croxley Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Splash Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Littleworth Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Cardigan Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1