WS12 4DZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 4DZ

WS12 4DZ, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.11 per 1,000 population. This WS12 4DZ 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 4DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 4DZ, encompassing approximately 2741 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS12 4DZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cherry Bank with total crimes: 3
  • Metcalfe Close with total crimes: 2
  • Bramble Drive with total crimes: 2

WS12 4DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.11-22.22%
Burglary32.550.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.28100.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.11125.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.92-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.46-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Public order10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Other theft10.73-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.47100.00%
Other theft32.190.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In March 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 offences32.55-50.00%
Public order21.09-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.380.00%
Public order32.19200.00%
Drugs21.09-33.33%
Burglary10.730.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.5720.00%
Drugs32.190.00%
Robbery31.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.55-28.57%
Other theft11.820.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.11133.33%
Burglary22.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.3850.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.09-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.09100.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.470.00%
Drugs22.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20249
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20243
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
September 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cherry Bank
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Metcalfe Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bramble Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Midhurst Drive
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 5. Chase Heights
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cygnet Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Rugeley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Beverley Hill
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1