THE LAURELS, WS15 1BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 1BE

THE LAURELS, WS15 1BE, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.95 per 1,000 population. This WS15 1BE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS15 postcode area, which has experienced 189 crimes and a crime rate of 4.90 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS15 1BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 1BE, encompassing approximately 3432 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-70.59% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WS15 1BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashleigh Road with total crimes: 2
  • Oaktree Road with total crimes: 2
  • Madden Close with total crimes: 1

THE LAURELS, WS15 1BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.95-70.59%
Vehicle crime41.46300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.17300.00%
Public order21.17100.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.7021.43%
Burglary24.950.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.8327.27%
Anti-social behaviour34.08-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences117.5757.14%
Anti-social behaviour53.20400.00%
Vehicle crime31.4650.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-75.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.95-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson42.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Public order20.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.8745.45%
Other theft34.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Public order10.58-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In March 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 offences117.28175.00%
Public order33.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.91-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.70-12.50%
Burglary24.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58100.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.99220.00%
Other crime24.660.00%
Other theft20.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.66-58.33%
Other theft41.46300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17-33.33%
Public order20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In October 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 offences125.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202417
July 202414
June 202411
May 20247
April 202416
March 202411
February 20244
January 202414
December 202316
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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
November 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 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
March 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ashleigh Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Oaktree Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Madden Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hindley View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Curzon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ravenhill Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Yew Tree Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Gorse Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Coulthwaite Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Garden Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Mossley
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. George Brealey Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Attlee Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Chadwick Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1