RIDGWOOD DRIVE, WS12 1DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 1DY

RIDGWOOD DRIVE, WS12 1DY, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.29 per 1,000 population. This WS12 1DY 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 1DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 1DY, encompassing approximately 1907 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS12 1DY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longacres with total crimes: 3
  • Victory Close with total crimes: 2
  • Horseshoe Drive with total crimes: 2

RIDGWOOD DRIVE, WS12 1DY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.29166.67%
Possession of weapons14.190.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.19-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.570.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.24150.00%
Public order32.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.57100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.10-50.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.24300.00%
Public order32.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.570.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.100.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.24300.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.10100.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.57-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.67-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.1925.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.62-66.67%
Other crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.100.00%
Other theft11.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 3 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
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Longacres
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Victory Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Horseshoe Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Bryans Way
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Haymaker Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Watersmead Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Michaels Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Beaudesert View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1