WHITETHORN CLOSE, WS12 4TU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 4TU

WHITETHORN CLOSE, WS12 4TU, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.29 per 1,000 population. This WS12 4TU 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 4TU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 4TU, encompassing approximately 3497 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS12 4TU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cedar Close with total crimes: 10
  • Winding House Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Greenwood Park with total crimes: 2

WHITETHORN CLOSE, WS12 4TU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.299.09%
Public order63.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.720.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.5722.22%
Public order33.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.7280.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.570.00%
Public order30.8650.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

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 offences52.57-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.43100.00%
Public order20.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.72-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.720.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.86-14.29%
Public order21.72100.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.86-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.00150.00%
Other theft31.430.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.29-10.00%
Burglary22.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.29-16.67%
Possession of weapons22.860.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.72-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson33.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.86200.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.2940.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.000.00%
Shoplifting20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.860.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 20249
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20247
January 20249
December 202310
November 202312
October 202314
September 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20245
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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 4TU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cedar Close
    Total10
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Winding House Drive
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Greenwood Park
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rowley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Cotswold Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cotton Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Feathers Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Corsican Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Whitethorn Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Lomax Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. White Bark Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Beech Pine Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hedgerow Close
    Total1
    Other theft1