FESTIVAL MEWS, WS12 4UT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 4UT

FESTIVAL MEWS, WS12 4UT, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.15 per 1,000 population. This WS12 4UT 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 4UT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 4UT, encompassing approximately 1141 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WS12 4UT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orion Way with total crimes: 4
  • Princess Street with total crimes: 4
  • Montrose Close with total crimes: 3

FESTIVAL MEWS, WS12 4UT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.8833.33%
Public order33.50-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.63-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.750.00%
Other theft11.750.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.5228.57%
Public order47.88300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.63200.00%
Possession of weapons12.630.00%

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 offences711.39-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.13-66.67%
Burglary10.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-66.67%
Other crime10.880.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences1419.2740.00%
Criminal damage and arson312.26-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour32.63-40.00%
Other theft12.63-50.00%
Public order10.880.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1022.78-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson78.7640.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.13150.00%
Other theft24.38100.00%
Public order11.750.00%
Drugs10.880.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1925.41137.50%
Criminal damage and arson516.65400.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.38100.00%
Drugs11.750.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Public order10.88-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.26-42.86%
Public order37.01-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.630.00%
Burglary10.88-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.03600.00%
Public order412.26100.00%
Burglary23.500.00%
Other theft11.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime58.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.38-83.33%
Public order21.75100.00%
Shoplifting11.750.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.26-33.33%
Other theft110.51-50.00%
Public order10.88-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1825.4128.57%
Anti-social behaviour315.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.630.00%
Public order22.63-50.00%
Other theft21.75100.00%
Burglary11.75-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.270.00%
Public order412.260.00%
Burglary23.500.00%
Other theft11.750.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20249
June 20247
May 202414
April 202410
March 202419
February 20248
January 202414
December 20232
November 202312
October 202318
September 202314

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20247
March 20245
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20235

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Orion Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Princess Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Montrose Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Locketts Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Lovatt Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. James Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Foster Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Elliott Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Prince Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Margaret Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1