ORCHARD GARDENS, WS12 4RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 4RX

ORCHARD GARDENS, WS12 4RX, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.20 per 1,000 population. This WS12 4RX 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 4RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 4RX, encompassing approximately 1234 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WS12 4RX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princess Street with total crimes: 3
  • Viewfield Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Orion Way with total crimes: 2

ORCHARD GARDENS, WS12 4RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.200.00%
Public order48.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.430.00%
Possession of weapons11.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.77-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour28.10-33.33%
Public order21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.62-66.67%
Other crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.6880.00%
Criminal damage and arson314.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.43-40.00%
Public order22.43100.00%
Other theft11.62-50.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.01-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour58.10400.00%
Other theft24.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62-50.00%
Public order11.620.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.87171.43%
Criminal damage and arson415.39300.00%
Drugs13.240.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Public order10.81-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.34-46.15%
Public order45.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.240.00%
Burglary10.81-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.49333.33%
Public order410.5333.33%
Other theft33.24200.00%
Vehicle crime32.43-25.00%
Burglary22.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime49.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.24-70.00%
Public order32.43200.00%
Shoplifting12.430.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.10-66.67%
Other theft10.81-66.67%
Public order10.810.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2025.9233.33%
Anti-social behaviour416.20300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.24200.00%
Other theft32.43200.00%
Burglary12.43-66.67%
Public order10.81-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.0687.50%
Public order312.150.00%
Burglary32.43200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.43-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.96-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.480.00%
Burglary13.240.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.720.00%
Other theft33.240.00%
Drugs12.430.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202410
May 202418
April 202410
March 202419
February 20247
January 202413
December 20233
November 202310
October 202320
September 202315
August 20238
July 202312

A total of 3 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
January 20241
July 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20234
September 20231
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 10 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20234
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Princess Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Viewfield Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Orion Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Lovatt Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fieldhouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gray Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Foster Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Festival Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Elliott Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Pye Green Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Westminster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Holly Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Margaret Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Jubilee Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1