WS12 1LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 1LT

WS12 1LT, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.14 per 1,000 population. This WS12 1LT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS12 postcode area, which has experienced 154 crimes and a crime rate of 4.20 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS12 1LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 1LT, encompassing approximately 966 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS12 1LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hodson Way with total crimes: 1
  • Fir Tree Court with total crimes: 1
  • Sherwood Drive with total crimes: 1

WS12 1LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.14-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.46-45.45%
Public order46.21100.00%
Shoplifting14.140.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.63175.00%
Criminal damage and arson211.390.00%
Public order22.070.00%
Other crime12.070.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%
Drugs11.040.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.18-55.56%
Shoplifting14.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.7080.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.32200.00%
Public order23.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.070.00%
Drugs22.070.00%
Other theft12.070.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.280.00%
Vehicle crime25.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.070.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime27.25-33.33%
Burglary22.070.00%
Robbery12.070.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.11-50.00%
Other theft12.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.32300.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.140.00%
Burglary22.070.00%
Other theft12.070.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.210.00%
Public order13.110.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.04-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.28-57.14%
Other crime23.110.00%
Shoplifting12.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%
Drugs11.040.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.250.00%
Drugs12.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Public order11.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 202411
May 20244
April 20249
March 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
April 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
December 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hodson Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Fir Tree Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sherwood Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Cleveland Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1