WS12 4JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 4JS

WS12 4JS, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.30 per 1,000 population. This WS12 4JS 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 4JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 4JS, encompassing approximately 1205 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS12 4JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Saturn Road with total crimes: 2
  • Mercury Road with total crimes: 2
  • Montrose Close with total crimes: 2

WS12 4JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.3020.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.98-66.67%
Public order10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.79150.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.1550.00%
Other theft22.490.00%
Public order11.660.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Other crime10.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.66100.00%
Public order11.660.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.81-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Other crime10.830.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.30100.00%
Possession of weapons16.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-50.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson59.9666.67%
Violence and sexual offences44.15-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.32100.00%
Other theft11.660.00%

In March 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 offences811.6260.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.640.00%
Drugs12.490.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.98-37.50%
Public order14.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.62300.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.64300.00%
Other theft13.320.00%
Public order10.830.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.49-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.66-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.4533.33%
Other theft36.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.49100.00%
Possession of weapons11.660.00%
Other crime10.830.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.1320.00%
Public order24.98100.00%
Other theft21.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.660.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.810.00%
Public order14.150.00%
Other theft10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20248
April 20244
March 20248
February 20245
January 20248
December 20232
November 20238
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20233

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20245
March 20243

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 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
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Saturn Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Mercury Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Montrose Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Belt Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Marston Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Locketts Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Orion Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1