HARLEY CLOSE, WS15 1BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 1BQ

HARLEY CLOSE, WS15 1BQ, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.02 per 1,000 population. This WS15 1BQ 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 1BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 1BQ, encompassing approximately 2395 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS15 1BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ravenhill Close with total crimes: 4
  • Harrow Close with total crimes: 4
  • Kimberley Way with total crimes: 4

HARLEY CLOSE, WS15 1BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.02-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour34.590.00%
Burglary31.250.00%
Shoplifting31.25-50.00%
Other crime11.250.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.2744.44%
Shoplifting65.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.51-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25100.00%
Public order20.84100.00%
Drugs10.840.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences99.60-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour43.76300.00%
Shoplifting41.670.00%
Public order11.670.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%

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 offences148.3540.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.850.00%
Burglary11.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.1066.67%
Vehicle crime34.180.00%
Other theft11.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.2650.00%
Shoplifting32.510.00%
Public order21.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.92-50.00%
Public order11.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.5233.33%
Shoplifting43.34-20.00%
Burglary21.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.85500.00%
Shoplifting52.51150.00%
Other crime12.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.51100.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-87.50%
Robbery10.420.00%

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 offences85.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.3450.00%
Shoplifting11.25-83.33%
Other crime10.420.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.930.00%
Shoplifting63.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.510.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202413
June 20249
May 202414
April 202410
March 20246
February 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 20231
October 20238
September 20238

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
September 20231

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Ravenhill Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 2. Harrow Close
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Kimberley Way
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mckie Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Heather Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Springhill Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Harley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Coulthwaite Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Beeches Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oaktree Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Arthur Evans Close
    Total1
    Burglary1