BRIAR CLOSE, WS12 4EY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 4EY

BRIAR CLOSE, WS12 4EY, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.22 per 1,000 population. This WS12 4EY 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 4EY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 4EY, encompassing approximately 2348 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS12 4EY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cedar Close with total crimes: 10
  • Greenwood Park with total crimes: 2
  • Rowley Close with total crimes: 2

BRIAR CLOSE, WS12 4EY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.2228.57%
Public order63.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.560.00%
Vehicle crime21.28100.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.1116.67%
Public order42.98300.00%
Vehicle crime11.700.00%

In July 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 offences66.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.4120.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.560.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.13-66.67%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.68-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.130.00%
Drugs21.280.00%
Public order10.85-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.830.00%
Public order22.56100.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.54-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.560.00%
Other theft21.28100.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences85.5460.00%
Burglary23.410.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons22.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 202310

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
February 20243
November 20233

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cedar Close
    Total10
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Greenwood Park
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rowley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Cotswold Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cotton Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Corsican Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Whitethorn Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. White Bark Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Beech Pine Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mendip Road
    Total1
    Other theft1