WS12 4FL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 4FL

WS12 4FL, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.61 per 1,000 population. This WS12 4FL 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 4FL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 4FL, encompassing approximately 2529 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)

WS12 4FL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Railway View with total crimes: 3

WS12 4FL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.61114.29%
Anti-social behaviour125.93200.00%
Public order104.74233.33%
Shoplifting23.95-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.68-22.22%
Shoplifting52.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.980.00%
Public order31.5850.00%
Bicycle theft31.190.00%
Robbery21.190.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.280.00%
Shoplifting53.56150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.58-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.19-50.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.2180.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.56250.00%
Drugs62.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.370.00%
Vehicle crime41.58300.00%
Other theft21.58100.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Robbery20.79100.00%
Shoplifting20.79-60.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.09-44.44%
Shoplifting51.9866.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.9833.33%
Drugs21.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences98.7012.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.56-75.00%
Shoplifting31.19-25.00%
Other theft21.19100.00%
Public order20.79-33.33%
Drugs10.79-80.00%
Robbery10.40-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1217.79100.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.74-27.27%
Drugs53.16150.00%
Shoplifting41.98100.00%
Burglary31.580.00%
Robbery31.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Public order31.19200.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.35-14.29%
Drugs22.37100.00%
Shoplifting20.79100.00%
Other theft10.79-66.67%
Public order10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%

In November 2023, 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 offences1111.4737.50%
Anti-social behaviour74.350.00%
Other theft32.770.00%
Vehicle crime31.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19-60.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In October 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 offences811.47-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.1616.67%
Public order52.7766.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.98150.00%
Shoplifting11.98-50.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.930.00%
Public order32.3750.00%
Drugs21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Other theft10.40-75.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.28-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.37-58.33%
Other theft41.9833.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Drugs20.79-33.33%
Public order20.79-33.33%
Other crime10.790.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.740.00%
Other theft33.160.00%
Public order31.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Drugs31.190.00%
Shoplifting21.190.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 202412
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237
September 20236
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20235
September 20233
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 20247
May 20249
April 20249
March 20245
February 20249
January 20248
December 202311
November 202311
October 20238
September 202315
August 20235
July 202312

A total of 4 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
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
August 20231

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total20
    Public order7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Railway View
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Market Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Anglesey Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Booth Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hednesford
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Millicent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bluebell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Anglesey Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Eskrett Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1