WS15 1EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 1EA

WS15 1EA, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.54 per 1,000 population. This WS15 1EA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS15 postcode area, which has experienced 222 crimes and a crime rate of 5.76 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS15 1EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 1EA, encompassing approximately 2107 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS15 1EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Upper Brook Street with total crimes: 3
  • Hindley View with total crimes: 2

WS15 1EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.5412.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.27-50.00%
Burglary21.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-50.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.850.00%
Public order31.90-57.14%
Burglary11.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.34-60.00%
Public order73.80250.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.32-33.33%
Shoplifting21.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.35122.22%
Anti-social behaviour99.49800.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.27100.00%
Vehicle crime22.85-33.33%
Public order20.950.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Other crime20.95100.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.9180.00%
Vehicle crime34.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42200.00%
Shoplifting21.420.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-50.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.07-58.33%
Public order22.37-50.00%
Shoplifting20.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-33.33%
Drugs20.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.86-7.69%
Other theft45.69100.00%
Public order41.90300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.900.00%
Shoplifting11.420.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.91225.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.170.00%
Other theft21.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%
Public order10.47-66.67%
Other crime10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.64-71.43%
Other theft41.90100.00%
Public order31.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.42100.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.44-12.50%
Other theft26.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Public order10.47-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.8645.45%
Vehicle crime37.590.00%
Public order31.42200.00%
Shoplifting21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.91-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour45.22300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.900.00%
Public order11.42-75.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.910.00%
Public order46.170.00%
Shoplifting21.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 20248
April 202420
March 20249
February 20245
January 202412
December 202313
November 20234
October 202314
September 202316
August 202311
July 202313

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
April 20249
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
September 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
July 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
July 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Mill Lane
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Upper Brook Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Hindley View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Albion Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wellington Drive
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Keystone Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Newman Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. George Brealey Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chadwick Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. King Street
    Total1
    Burglary1