DARWIN CLOSE, WS12 2SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 2SL

DARWIN CLOSE, WS12 2SL, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.88 per 1,000 population. This WS12 2SL 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 2SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 2SL, encompassing approximately 3351 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS12 2SL area, explore the WS12 2SL Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS12 2SL area, visit the WS12 2SL House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS12 2SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coverdale Way with total crimes: 7
  • Chapel Street with total crimes: 1
  • Carlton Close with total crimes: 1

DARWIN CLOSE, WS12 2SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order43.88300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.19-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences41.49-50.00%
Public order11.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.7733.33%
Vehicle crime22.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

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 offences63.88-40.00%
Drugs21.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.18150.00%
Public order12.980.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.88-33.33%
Other crime31.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90100.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

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 offences62.9820.00%
Vehicle crime11.790.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.8825.00%
Burglary21.490.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.98-42.86%
Public order21.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.6975.00%
Other crime12.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.28-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.19200.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

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 offences74.48-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.090.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20248
June 20246
May 202410
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20237
September 20238

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 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

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
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Coverdale Way
    Total7
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Carlton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Brampton Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Rothbury Green
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Chaplain Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hobart Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1