WARD STREET, WS12 4HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 4HQ

WARD STREET, WS12 4HQ, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.29 per 1,000 population. This WS12 4HQ 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 4HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 4HQ, encompassing approximately 1749 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS12 4HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Viewfield Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Fieldhouse Road with total crimes: 1
  • Balmoral Drive with total crimes: 1

WARD STREET, WS12 4HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.29600.00%
Possession of weapons14.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.860.00%
Other theft11.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.57-88.89%

In May 2024, 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 offences96.29125.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.150.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.15-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour22.290.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-66.67%
Drugs10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.1583.33%
Criminal damage and arson36.29200.00%
Drugs11.720.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

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 offences66.86-25.00%
Public order33.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.720.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.86300.00%
Vehicle crime34.57-25.00%
Other theft21.720.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.29-66.67%
Public order21.14100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.29-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1010.2911.11%
Anti-social behaviour25.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.00200.00%
Public order25.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.00-25.00%
Burglary11.720.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.150.00%
Other theft22.290.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20241
May 20249
April 20244
March 202411
February 20246
January 20248
December 20232
November 20236
October 202310
September 20239
August 20233
July 20234

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 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
July 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20234
September 20231
August 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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Viewfield Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Fieldhouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Balmoral Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gray Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Foster Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Festival Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Westminster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Holly Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Margaret Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1