WS12 1LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 1LU

WS12 1LU, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.53 per 1,000 population. This WS12 1LU 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 1LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 1LU, encompassing approximately 626 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS12 1LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crab Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Buttermere Close with total crimes: 2
  • Fir Tree Court with total crimes: 2

WS12 1LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences925.53200.00%
Other theft214.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.190.00%
Public order11.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.600.00%
Burglary11.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.600.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.98-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour14.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1131.920.00%
Public order417.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.38100.00%
Shoplifting13.190.00%
Drugs11.600.00%
Theft from the person11.600.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1133.51120.00%
Criminal damage and arson317.550.00%
Public order24.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.19-50.00%
Burglary11.600.00%
Other crime11.600.00%
Shoplifting11.60-50.00%
Drugs11.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.96-54.55%
Shoplifting27.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.19-33.33%
Public order13.19-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1136.7083.33%
Anti-social behaviour317.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.790.00%
Public order24.790.00%
Drugs23.190.00%
Other theft13.190.00%
Possession of weapons11.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.570.00%
Vehicle crime23.190.00%

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 crime212.77-33.33%
Burglary23.190.00%
Robbery13.190.00%
Other theft11.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.600.00%
Public order11.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.9625.00%
Vehicle crime37.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.790.00%
Shoplifting11.600.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences417.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.380.00%
Burglary24.790.00%
Possession of weapons13.190.00%
Other theft11.600.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime314.36200.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.79100.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.19-66.67%
Public order13.190.00%
Other theft11.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.750.00%
Other crime29.570.00%
Vehicle crime13.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.60-50.00%
Shoplifting11.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.600.00%
Drugs11.600.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences619.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.570.00%
Drugs13.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.600.00%
Public order11.600.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
April 20243
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 202411
June 202411
May 20245
April 202411
March 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 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 1LU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Crab Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Buttermere Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Fir Tree Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tranter Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Hodson Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Newhall Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fircroft Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Andover Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Winchester Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Sherwood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1