FOSTER AVENUE, WS12 4HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 4HG

FOSTER AVENUE, WS12 4HG, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.45 per 1,000 population. This WS12 4HG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS12 postcode area, which has experienced 154 crimes and a crime rate of 4.20 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS12 4HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 4HG, encompassing approximately 1626 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS12 4HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orion Way with total crimes: 4
  • Montrose Close with total crimes: 3
  • Lovatt Place with total crimes: 3

FOSTER AVENUE, WS12 4HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences610.45-33.33%
Public order33.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23100.00%
Other theft11.230.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.8480.00%
Public order35.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.84-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences56.15-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.070.00%
Public order11.840.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.53114.29%
Criminal damage and arson39.22200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.84-25.00%
Public order11.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.61-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.30300.00%
Other theft12.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-66.67%
Drugs10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.53114.29%
Criminal damage and arson39.22200.00%
Drugs11.840.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Public order10.61-66.67%

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 offences77.99-41.67%
Public order34.30-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.840.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.99300.00%
Public order47.3833.33%
Vehicle crime32.46-25.00%
Other theft21.84100.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime47.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.46-66.67%
Public order31.84200.00%
Shoplifting11.840.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.99-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson15.53-66.67%
Robbery10.610.00%
Other theft10.61-66.67%
Public order10.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.6021.43%
Criminal damage and arson310.450.00%
Other theft31.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.84100.00%
Burglary11.23-66.67%
Public order10.61-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.760.00%
Public order38.610.00%
Burglary31.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20249
June 20245
May 202415
April 20247
March 202415
February 20247
January 202412
December 20233
November 20239
October 202317
September 202314

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20243
December 20234
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Orion Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Montrose Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Lovatt Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Fieldhouse Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. James Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Foster Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Prince Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Margaret Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1