BALMORAL DRIVE, WS12 4LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 4LT

BALMORAL DRIVE, WS12 4LT, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.78 per 1,000 population. This WS12 4LT 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 4LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 4LT, encompassing approximately 2514 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS12 4LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Hedgerow Close with total crimes: 1
  • Linwood Drive with total crimes: 1

BALMORAL DRIVE, WS12 4LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft32.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.19-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.39-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour11.990.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.1780.00%
Public order13.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences53.1866.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.990.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19100.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences63.5820.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.18-37.50%
Burglary11.990.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences84.7733.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.180.00%
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 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.16100.00%
Vehicle crime32.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.190.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
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 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.39-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Public order10.800.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.36-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson23.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
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 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.16-25.00%
Shoplifting23.580.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
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 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.160.00%
Drugs14.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20249
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20248
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
September 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Hedgerow Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Linwood Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Matthews Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ward Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Foster Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1