BUCKTHORN CLOSE, WS12 4SX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 4SX

BUCKTHORN CLOSE, WS12 4SX, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.83 per 1,000 population. This WS12 4SX 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 4SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 4SX, encompassing approximately 2939 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS12 4SX area, explore the WS12 4SX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS12 4SX area, visit the WS12 4SX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS12 4SX 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

BUCKTHORN CLOSE, WS12 4SX 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 offences87.83-27.27%
Public order62.7250.00%
Other theft42.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.440.00%
Public order43.7433.33%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.4857.14%
Criminal damage and arson33.740.00%
Public order31.020.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences72.7275.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.380.00%

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 offences41.70-50.00%
Other crime11.360.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences84.08300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.720.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.68-71.43%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.42-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.7633.33%
Burglary22.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.74-40.00%
Possession of weapons12.040.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences106.8011.11%
Anti-social behaviour53.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.700.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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 offences94.42-18.18%
Shoplifting23.060.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202411
June 20247
May 20244
April 20248
March 20242
February 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 202310
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20235
September 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 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
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 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 4SX 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. Hedgerow Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Linwood Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1