VIEWFIELD AVENUE, WS12 4JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 4JF

VIEWFIELD AVENUE, WS12 4JF, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.58 per 1,000 population. This WS12 4JF 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 4JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 4JF, encompassing approximately 2508 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS12 4JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Feathers Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Viewfield Avenue with total crimes: 2

VIEWFIELD AVENUE, WS12 4JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.58175.00%
Public order14.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

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 offences42.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.590.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.39-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.59100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.3840.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.79-28.57%
Other crime11.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.38-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-50.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

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 offences87.18300.00%
Vehicle crime33.1950.00%
Public order21.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.99-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.59-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson11.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.19100.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.180.00%
Drugs13.190.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.9960.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.190.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.180.00%
Vehicle crime31.990.00%
Drugs21.200.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245
February 20247
January 20248
December 20232
November 20235
October 20238
September 20238
August 20238
July 20235

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231
July 20233

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
November 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231
July 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 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 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Feathers Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Viewfield Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Hedgerow Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Fieldhouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Balmoral Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gray Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Foster Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Festival Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1