LEAFDOWN CLOSE, WS12 2NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 2NJ

LEAFDOWN CLOSE, WS12 2NJ, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.23 per 1,000 population. This WS12 2NJ 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 2NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 2NJ, encompassing approximately 1889 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS12 2NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kings Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Priory Road with total crimes: 2
  • Willows Croft with total crimes: 1

LEAFDOWN CLOSE, WS12 2NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.23-50.00%
Other theft22.12100.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.82-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour24.23100.00%
Other theft11.060.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.94200.00%
Shoplifting24.760.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.23-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.590.00%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%
Other crime11.060.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.23-12.50%
Other theft13.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.2350.00%
Public order21.590.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.88166.67%
Other theft24.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.59-62.50%
Public order11.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.82100.00%
Public order14.230.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.170.00%
Burglary12.120.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.70300.00%
Public order12.120.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting24.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.06-75.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.120.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Shoplifting11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
July 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20248
May 20249
April 20243
March 20247
February 20248
January 20248
December 20233
November 20238
October 20234
September 20234
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

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
July 20231

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Kings Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Priory Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Willows Croft
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Splash Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Sharon Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1