ALSTON CLOSE, WS12 2DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 2DU

ALSTON CLOSE, WS12 2DU, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.33 per 1,000 population. This WS12 2DU 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 2DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 2DU, encompassing approximately 3608 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS12 2DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sam Barber Court with total crimes: 3
  • Melbourne Road with total crimes: 2
  • Cross Street with total crimes: 1

ALSTON CLOSE, WS12 2DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.3320.00%
Vehicle crime21.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In June 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 offences52.49-37.50%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.60300.00%
Drugs12.220.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime22.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.55-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.49150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

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 crime31.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.83-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.490.00%
Other theft11.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.0520.00%
Vehicle crime31.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

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 offences52.22-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.220.00%
Other theft11.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20248
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Sam Barber Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Melbourne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Boston Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. St John'S Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Alnwick Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brampton Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Melbourne Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1