WESTERN ROAD, WS12 4AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 4AS

WESTERN ROAD, WS12 4AS, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.26 per 1,000 population. This WS12 4AS 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 4AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 4AS, encompassing approximately 2447 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS12 4AS area, explore the WS12 4AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

WS12 4AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Broomsfield with total crimes: 2
  • Railway View with total crimes: 2

WESTERN ROAD, WS12 4AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.2611.11%
Violence and sexual offences84.09-27.27%
Shoplifting73.27250.00%
Other theft12.860.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Public order10.41-88.89%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.3010.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.49350.00%
Public order93.68800.00%
Vehicle crime23.680.00%
Shoplifting20.82-50.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.21-9.09%
Shoplifting44.0933.33%
Other crime31.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.9937.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.49-25.00%
Shoplifting31.23200.00%
Possession of weapons11.230.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.2775.00%
Drugs62.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.450.00%
Vehicle crime31.63200.00%
Other theft21.23100.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.41-75.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson48.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.63-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.63300.00%
Shoplifting41.63300.00%
Drugs21.63100.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In February 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 offences55.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.04100.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-85.71%
Drugs10.41-80.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%
Robbery10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.41-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.3025.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.0916.67%
Drugs52.86150.00%
Public order32.04200.00%
Shoplifting31.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.9914.29%
Anti-social behaviour63.27-25.00%
Drugs22.45100.00%
Shoplifting20.82100.00%
Other theft10.82-66.67%
Public order10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.6214.29%
Violence and sexual offences73.27-30.00%
Other theft32.860.00%
Vehicle crime21.23100.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%
Drugs10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.090.00%
Public order42.8633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.630.00%
Drugs11.23-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.090.00%
Public order32.860.00%
Drugs21.230.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202411
June 202410
May 202411
April 20248
March 20244
February 20245
January 202410
December 20238
November 20237
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20249
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20238
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20244
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20249
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS12 4AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Broomsfield
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Railway View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Hednesford
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Cherry Bank
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Hednesford (Station)
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Bridge Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Booth Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Oakwood Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Miners Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Millicent Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Anglesey Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1