MELBOURNE CRESCENT, WS12 2SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 2SJ

MELBOURNE CRESCENT, WS12 2SJ, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.01 per 1,000 population. This WS12 2SJ 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 2SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 2SJ, encompassing approximately 2745 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WS12 2SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coverdale Way with total crimes: 7
  • Brampton Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Rothbury Green with total crimes: 1

MELBOURNE CRESCENT, WS12 2SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order44.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.09-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.09-40.00%

In July 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 offences54.37-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.010.00%
Drugs22.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.6420.00%
Public order12.190.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.73-16.67%
Other crime31.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.6450.00%
Vehicle crime12.190.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.6433.33%
Burglary21.460.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.28-50.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.9150.00%
Other crime12.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.64-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.46100.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.1016.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.550.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

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 offences63.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.190.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Coverdale Way
    Total7
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Brampton Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Rothbury Green
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Brisbane Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Hobart Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1