WHITFIELD ROAD, WS12 4ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 4ED

WHITFIELD ROAD, WS12 4ED, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.18 per 1,000 population. This WS12 4ED 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 4ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 4ED, encompassing approximately 2705 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS12 4ED area, explore the WS12 4ED 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 (-12.50% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS12 4ED 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

WHITFIELD ROAD, WS12 4ED 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 offences75.18-12.50%
Burglary32.590.00%
Public order21.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.28-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson42.96300.00%
Public order11.480.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.91266.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.11-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%

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 offences64.81-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour22.22100.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Other theft10.74-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.18133.33%
Other theft32.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.85-57.14%
Public order11.11-66.67%
Robbery10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.810.00%
Public order32.59200.00%
Drugs21.11100.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.55-30.00%
Robbery32.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.1825.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.700.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.9160.00%
Burglary22.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.81-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour21.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74100.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In September 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 offences74.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202411
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20247
January 20247
December 202310
November 20238
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
February 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 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241

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 2 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
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 4ED 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