BIRCHFIELD DRIVE, WS12 3XN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 3XN

BIRCHFIELD DRIVE, WS12 3XN, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.99 per 1,000 population. This WS12 3XN 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 3XN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 3XN, encompassing approximately 3006 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS12 3XN area, explore the WS12 3XN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS12 3XN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thistledown Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Cleeton Street with total crimes: 3
  • Lyndhurst Road with total crimes: 3

BIRCHFIELD DRIVE, WS12 3XN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.99300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.990.00%
Public order20.67100.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.000.00%
Drugs11.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.67-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.66-40.00%
Other theft21.000.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.66-16.67%
Drugs11.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.3350.00%
Drugs12.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.33-42.86%
Public order31.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.3340.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.33-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.66-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.66400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66100.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Public order10.330.00%

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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.000.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences32.66-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235
September 20236
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 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
January 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
December 20231
October 20235
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS12 3XN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Thistledown Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Cleeton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Lyndhurst Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Hopton Meadow
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Gorsemoor Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cannock Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Elder Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Peterborough Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1