BELT ROAD, WS12 4JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 4JA

BELT ROAD, WS12 4JA, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.53 per 1,000 population. This WS12 4JA 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 4JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 4JA, encompassing approximately 1560 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS12 4JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princess Street with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Montrose Close with total crimes: 2

BELT ROAD, WS12 4JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.53-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson35.13-25.00%
Public order21.92-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.28-66.67%
Other theft10.64-50.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.38-40.00%
Public order45.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.5633.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.56200.00%
Other theft21.920.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In July 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 offences1514.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.610.00%
Public order21.920.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-66.67%

In June 2024, 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 offences1010.25-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour36.410.00%
Public order21.920.00%
Other theft11.280.00%

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 offences1717.3030.77%
Criminal damage and arson410.89300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.56-40.00%
Public order21.920.00%
Drugs11.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.46-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour58.33400.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.20-75.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.66171.43%
Criminal damage and arson412.17300.00%
Other crime12.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-50.00%
Public order10.64-75.00%

In February 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 offences79.61-50.00%
Public order44.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.28-66.67%
Burglary10.64-50.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences1419.86366.67%
Public order48.9733.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.560.00%
Vehicle crime31.92-25.00%
Other theft21.92100.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.280.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

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 crime47.69300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.56-70.00%
Public order31.92200.00%
Shoplifting11.920.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.97-47.37%
Vehicle crime16.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-66.67%
Other theft10.64-50.00%
Public order10.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.5811.76%
Anti-social behaviour312.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.92200.00%
Other theft21.920.00%
Burglary11.28-66.67%
Public order10.64-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.220.00%
Public order410.890.00%
Burglary32.560.00%
Other theft21.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202415
June 202410
May 202417
April 202413
March 202419
February 20247
January 202414
December 20233
November 202310
October 202319
September 202317

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

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 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Princess Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Montrose Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Philip Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Margaret Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Matthews Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ward Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Foster Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Marston Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Lovatt Place
    Total1
    Drugs1