BIRCH LANE, WS15 1EH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 1EH

BIRCH LANE, WS15 1EH, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.78 per 1,000 population. This WS15 1EH 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 1EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 1EH, encompassing approximately 2504 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS15 1EH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Harrow Close with total crimes: 4
  • Kimberley Way with total crimes: 4

BIRCH LANE, WS15 1EH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.78-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour53.5966.67%
Other theft32.000.00%
Shoplifting31.20-50.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.78120.00%
Shoplifting64.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.200.00%
Public order21.20-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.79-61.54%
Shoplifting42.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.60200.00%
Public order31.20-25.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%

In May 2024, 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 offences139.1830.00%
Public order45.19300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.600.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.3911.11%
Vehicle crime23.99100.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Public order10.40-75.00%
Shoplifting10.40-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.99350.00%
Public order43.59100.00%
Shoplifting31.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.200.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.80-77.78%
Other crime10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.59800.00%
Shoplifting43.59-20.00%
Burglary21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting53.99150.00%
Other theft22.000.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-75.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.99-50.00%
Other theft21.600.00%
Shoplifting20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.5914.29%
Vehicle crime23.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Shoplifting10.80-83.33%
Other crime10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.390.00%
Shoplifting62.800.00%
Public order12.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 4 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
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202411
June 20245
May 202413
April 202410
March 20249
February 20242
January 20249
December 20231
November 20234
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242

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
November 20231
September 20231

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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Harrow Close
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Kimberley Way
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Michael'S Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Heather Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Harley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Coulthwaite Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Beeches Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Oaktree Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Arthur Evans Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Cedar Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Nursery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1