COTTON GROVE, WS12 4LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 4LB

COTTON GROVE, WS12 4LB, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.00 per 1,000 population. This WS12 4LB 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 4LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 4LB, encompassing approximately 2090 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS12 4LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cedar Close with total crimes: 10
  • Cotswold Close with total crimes: 2
  • Cotton Grove with total crimes: 2

COTTON GROVE, WS12 4LB 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 Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.0033.33%
Public order63.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.740.00%
Public order42.87300.00%
Vehicle crime11.91-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.87200.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.26125.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.300.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.30-20.00%
Other crime11.910.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.74-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.390.00%
Drugs21.430.00%
Public order10.96-66.67%
Robbery10.480.00%

In March 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 offences76.2275.00%
Public order33.350.00%
Other theft11.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In February 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 offences42.87-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.910.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.17250.00%
Burglary33.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

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 offences23.83-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.74-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour22.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.2675.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-66.67%
Other theft10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.430.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20246
June 20249
May 20244
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cedar Close
    Total10
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Cotswold Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cotton Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Broadhurst Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Corsican Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Whitethorn Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. White Bark Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Beech Pine Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mendip Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Tower Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1