WS12 4LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 4LG

WS12 4LG, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.00 per 1,000 population. This WS12 4LG 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 4LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 4LG, encompassing approximately 1615 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS12 4LG 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

WS12 4LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.00250.00%
Public order54.3325.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order44.95100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.48-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-66.67%

In July 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 offences59.28-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour33.09200.00%
Vehicle crime21.860.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

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 offences96.81350.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.570.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.71-50.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.95-42.86%
Drugs22.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.43133.33%
Public order24.330.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.09-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.860.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.67500.00%
Burglary33.710.00%
Vehicle crime21.860.00%
Public order11.240.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.81-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour23.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

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 offences76.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20245
June 20249
May 20242
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 4LG 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. White Bark Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Beech Pine Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mendip Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Tower Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1