WS15 1AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 1AW

WS15 1AW, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.06 per 1,000 population. This WS15 1AW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS15 postcode area, which has experienced 236 crimes and a crime rate of 6.12 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS15 1AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 1AW, encompassing approximately 3201 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS15 1AW area, explore the WS15 1AW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS15 1AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Ravenhill Close with total crimes: 4
  • Harrow Close with total crimes: 4

WS15 1AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.066.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.0033.33%
Shoplifting31.25-50.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.0687.50%
Shoplifting64.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.87-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.50-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour52.50400.00%
Shoplifting41.560.00%
Burglary21.25100.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.938.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.060.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.2571.43%
Other theft33.75200.00%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.31-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.6275.00%
Shoplifting32.190.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.50-60.00%
Public order21.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.5611.11%
Shoplifting43.12-20.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62100.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.62800.00%
Shoplifting52.81150.00%
Other crime11.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-66.67%
Other theft10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-87.50%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.500.00%
Shoplifting10.94-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.560.00%
Shoplifting63.750.00%
Public order31.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202415
June 20248
May 202413
April 202412
March 20247
February 20244
January 202410
December 20239
November 20231
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
April 20241
March 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS15 1AW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Ravenhill Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 3. Harrow Close
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Mckie Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Heather Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Newman Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Springhill Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. George Brealey Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Harley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Coulthwaite Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Beeches Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Buckmaster Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Oaktree Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1