GRAY ROAD, WS12 4HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 4HJ

GRAY ROAD, WS12 4HJ, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.68 per 1,000 population. This WS12 4HJ 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 4HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 4HJ, encompassing approximately 1938 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS12 4HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Philip Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Margaret Drive with total crimes: 2

GRAY ROAD, WS12 4HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.68-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.68-57.14%
Public order13.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.8055.56%
Vehicle crime17.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.74-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour44.64100.00%
Other theft22.060.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.4270.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.77300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.060.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Drugs11.030.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.22-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour25.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-50.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.84142.86%
Criminal damage and arson28.77100.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

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 offences77.22-41.67%
Public order33.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-66.67%
Burglary10.52-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.42300.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.190.00%
Vehicle crime31.550.00%
Public order31.5550.00%
Burglary21.550.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.16-57.14%
Vehicle crime31.55200.00%
Public order21.55100.00%
Shoplifting11.030.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.19-53.33%
Vehicle crime13.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.937.14%
Other theft47.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.550.00%
Burglary11.55-50.00%
Public order10.52-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.900.00%
Public order47.220.00%
Other theft22.060.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202414
June 20249
May 202417
April 202410
March 202417
February 20247
January 202412
December 20233
November 20237
October 202315
September 202314

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Philip Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Margaret Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Matthews Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ward Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Foster Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Marston Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1