WS15 1EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 1EL

WS15 1EL, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.59 per 1,000 population. This WS15 1EL 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 1EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 1EL, encompassing approximately 2444 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS15 1EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Michael'S Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Harrow Close with total crimes: 3
  • Oaktree Road with total crimes: 2

WS15 1EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.59-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.45-20.00%
Public order41.64100.00%
Vehicle crime31.64200.00%
Shoplifting21.23-33.33%
Other theft10.82-66.67%
Other crime10.410.00%

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 offences910.64-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.68150.00%
Other theft32.050.00%
Shoplifting31.23-50.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.82100.00%
Shoplifting64.0920.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.450.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.36-54.55%
Shoplifting52.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.050.00%
Public order20.82-50.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.4110.00%
Public order44.50300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.9525.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%
Shoplifting10.41-66.67%
Drugs10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.36100.00%
Public order33.2750.00%
Shoplifting31.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

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 offences44.09-42.86%
Public order21.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.36600.00%
Shoplifting42.86-20.00%
Burglary21.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

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
Shoplifting53.68150.00%
Other theft22.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.82-80.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.91-16.67%
Other theft22.050.00%
Shoplifting20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.3620.00%
Burglary32.450.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Shoplifting10.82-83.33%
Other crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.450.00%
Public order12.050.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202410
June 20245
May 202411
April 202410
March 20248
February 20244
January 20247
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
April 20241
March 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20242
May 20243
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Michael'S Drive
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Harrow Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Oaktree Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Cedar Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Cherry Tree Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Madden Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Yew Tree Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Gorse Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Brereton Lodge
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Ravenslea Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Talbot Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Arthur Evans Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1