VIEW STREET, WS12 4JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 4JD

VIEW STREET, WS12 4JD, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.21 per 1,000 population. This WS12 4JD 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 4JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 4JD, encompassing approximately 1473 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS12 4JD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princess Street with total crimes: 3
  • Viewfield Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Locketts Court with total crimes: 2

VIEW STREET, WS12 4JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences912.21125.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.040.00%
Public order22.04100.00%
Possession of weapons11.360.00%

In June 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 offences46.11-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.71-33.33%
Burglary11.360.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%

In May 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 offences1212.8933.33%
Criminal damage and arson38.14-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.04-40.00%
Public order12.040.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.61-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson66.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.07150.00%
Other theft23.39100.00%
Drugs11.360.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.64142.86%
Criminal damage and arson411.53300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.71100.00%
Drugs11.360.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Public order10.68-66.67%

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 offences78.82-36.36%
Public order34.75-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.040.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.96450.00%
Public order47.46300.00%
Vehicle crime32.71-25.00%
Other theft22.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.360.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

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 crime45.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.71-83.33%
Public order11.360.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.18-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson18.14-50.00%
Other theft10.68-50.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.938.33%
Anti-social behaviour28.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Public order21.36-50.00%
Other theft21.36100.00%
Burglary11.360.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences1213.57-7.69%
Public order48.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.8944.44%
Criminal damage and arson28.82100.00%
Burglary11.36-50.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-75.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences912.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.110.00%
Burglary22.710.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Drugs11.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20244
May 202412
April 20249
March 202417
February 20247
January 202411
December 20232
November 202312
October 202313
September 202312
August 202313
July 20239

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 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 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 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 4JD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Princess Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Viewfield Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Locketts Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Orion Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Fieldhouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gray Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Foster Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Festival Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Pye Green Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Westminster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Holly Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Margaret Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1