WS12 2DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 2DD

WS12 2DD, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This WS12 2DD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS12 postcode area, which has experienced 208 crimes and a crime rate of 5.67 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS12 2DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 2DD, encompassing approximately NA residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS12 2DD area, explore the WS12 2DD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (111.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS12 2DD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Partridge Close with total crimes: 18
  • Quail Close with total crimes: 5
  • Sparrowhawk Way with total crimes: 2

WS12 2DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting19NA111.11%
Violence and sexual offences5NA66.67%
Drugs2NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9NA-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences3NA50.00%
Vehicle crime2NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12NA9.09%
Criminal damage and arson2NA100.00%
Violence and sexual offences2NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11NA0.00%
Vehicle crime3NA200.00%
Other crime3NA200.00%
Violence and sexual offences2NA0.00%
Other theft2NA100.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA100.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11NA10.00%
Violence and sexual offences2NA100.00%
Public order1NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10NA-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour1NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences1NA-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting19NA533.33%
Violence and sexual offences3NA50.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA-50.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3NA-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences2NA-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson2NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5NA-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences3NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7NA600.00%
Violence and sexual offences3NA-40.00%
Vehicle crime2NA0.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5NA66.67%
Other theft2NA100.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-75.00%
Shoplifting1NA-93.33%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15NA114.29%
Anti-social behaviour4NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences3NA0.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour4NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences3NA0.00%
Vehicle crime2NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
August 20231

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 20249
May 202412
April 202411
March 202411
February 202410
January 202419
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237
September 20231
August 202315
July 20237

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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
July 20232

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
September 20232
August 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS12 2DD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Partridge Close
    Total18
    Shoplifting16
    Drugs2
  • 2. Quail Close
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sparrowhawk Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Hobby Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. St Paul'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1