HOWARD CRESCENT, WS12 4EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 4EF

HOWARD CRESCENT, WS12 4EF, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.14 per 1,000 population. This WS12 4EF 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 4EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 4EF, encompassing approximately 2896 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS12 4EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Howard Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Brindley Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Lomax Road with total crimes: 1

HOWARD CRESCENT, WS12 4EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences94.14125.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.110.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

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 offences42.07-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.380.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.14-28.57%
Other theft21.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.5275.00%
Other theft42.420.00%
Possession of weapons21.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.76-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%
Robbery10.350.00%

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 offences64.140.00%
Public order32.07200.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.45-40.00%
Possession of weapons12.070.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

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 offences104.8325.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.450.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%

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 offences85.1860.00%
Burglary22.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-66.67%
Robbery10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.49-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0450.00%
Other theft21.040.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.2128.57%
Anti-social behaviour33.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.49-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-33.33%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.380.00%
Other crime21.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 202310
November 20238
October 20235
September 20239
August 20237
July 202310

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
August 20231

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

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Howard Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Brindley Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Lomax Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Common View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Beech Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chase Heights
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Oakdene Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mount Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Edison Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1