WS12 4UA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 4UA

WS12 4UA, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.25 per 1,000 population. This WS12 4UA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS12 postcode area, which has experienced 154 crimes and a crime rate of 4.20 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS12 4UA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 4UA, encompassing approximately 2448 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

WS12 4UA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Cygnet Close with total crimes: 3
  • Bromley Close with total crimes: 2

WS12 4UA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.25-38.46%
Shoplifting73.27250.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.86-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.450.00%
Drugs21.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.25225.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.31600.00%
Public order72.86250.00%
Shoplifting22.86-50.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.13-50.00%
Shoplifting41.63100.00%
Public order21.63100.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.940.00%
Vehicle crime33.2750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-50.00%
Shoplifting20.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-75.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.85100.00%
Drugs43.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.6333.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.63300.00%
Other theft31.63200.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.41-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.54-33.33%
Shoplifting41.63300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.63200.00%
Public order21.23-50.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.35-25.00%
Public order42.4533.33%
Drugs21.63-60.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-80.00%
Robbery10.41-66.67%
Shoplifting10.41-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.0714.29%
Drugs53.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0425.00%
Public order32.040.00%
Robbery31.23200.00%
Shoplifting31.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.94-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour42.860.00%
Shoplifting21.63100.00%
Other theft10.82-50.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.2180.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.63200.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-50.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.1720.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.45-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson42.04300.00%
Other theft21.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Shoplifting10.41-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.490.00%
Drugs22.040.00%
Robbery20.820.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202413
June 20244
May 20248
April 20248
March 20244
February 20246
January 20248
December 20237
November 20239
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
February 20242
January 20245
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Cygnet Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Bromley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Cherry Bank
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Howard Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Whitfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Price Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sunley Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Heather Valley
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Glendene Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Valley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1