WALTERS CLOSE, WS12 4WF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS12 4WF

WALTERS CLOSE, WS12 4WF, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.53 per 1,000 population. This WS12 4WF 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 4WF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS12 4WF, encompassing approximately 1986 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS12 4WF area, explore the WS12 4WF 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 (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS12 4WF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lawton Street with total crimes: 3
  • Freeman Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Fieldhouse Road with total crimes: 2

WALTERS CLOSE, WS12 4WF 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour14.030.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.56100.00%
Public order26.040.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.020.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.52-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour11.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In April 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 offences74.03133.33%
Anti-social behaviour13.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.02-57.14%
Public order11.510.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.5540.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.550.00%
Vehicle crime32.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.020.00%
Burglary12.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%
Other theft11.01-50.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.54-50.00%
Shoplifting22.520.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.060.00%
Drugs15.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202412
June 20246
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Lawton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Freeman Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Fieldhouse Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ardgay Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mason Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1