OAKWOOD DRIVE, WS12 4AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 4AY

OAKWOOD DRIVE, WS12 4AY, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.33 per 1,000 population. This WS12 4AY 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 4AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 4AY, encompassing approximately 2786 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS12 4AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Winding House Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Telford Grove with total crimes: 2

OAKWOOD DRIVE, WS12 4AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.3342.86%
Violence and sexual offences63.590.00%
Other crime32.150.00%
Shoplifting31.08-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.2540.00%
Shoplifting72.51250.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.51-45.45%
Other theft12.150.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.3310.00%
Public order63.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.15150.00%
Shoplifting21.79-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

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 offences107.90-9.09%
Shoplifting43.59100.00%
Public order31.44200.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

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 offences117.54120.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.95-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.08-33.33%
Shoplifting20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.9025.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.7925.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.7933.33%
Drugs31.440.00%
Vehicle crime31.08200.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Shoplifting10.36-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.82-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.44100.00%
Shoplifting41.44300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.440.00%
Public order21.08100.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.02-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour22.15-71.43%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Drugs10.72-80.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.2037.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.9540.00%
Drugs52.510.00%
Shoplifting31.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Public order20.72100.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.87-28.57%
Shoplifting21.79100.00%
Other theft10.72-66.67%
Public order10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.87-22.22%
Other theft32.510.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%
Drugs10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.2512.50%
Violence and sexual offences83.23-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson32.870.00%
Public order11.08-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.670.00%
Drugs22.870.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 202411
June 202410
May 202411
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 202411
December 20238
November 20238
October 20238
September 202313

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20244
March 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20245
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 6 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
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Winding House Drive
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Telford Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Millicent Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Booth Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Feathers Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1