WATTFIELD CLOSE, WS15 1ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 1ER

WATTFIELD CLOSE, WS15 1ER, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.91 per 1,000 population. This WS15 1ER 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 1ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 1ER, encompassing approximately 1517 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS15 1ER area, explore the WS15 1ER 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 (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS15 1ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Michael'S Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Armitage Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Cedar Crescent with total crimes: 2

WATTFIELD CLOSE, WS15 1ER 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 Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.9120.00%
Public order33.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.980.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences56.59150.00%
Other theft23.290.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.64-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.93200.00%
Public order21.98-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.9350.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.98-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.2520.00%
Public order23.95-33.33%
Other crime11.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-50.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.91-16.67%
Public order33.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.980.00%
Vehicle crime11.320.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.270.00%
Other crime13.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.59500.00%
Burglary23.950.00%
Other theft11.320.00%
Public order10.660.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.66-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary58.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.29-16.67%
Other theft23.290.00%
Public order11.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.200.00%
Burglary53.950.00%
Vehicle crime33.290.00%
Other theft21.98100.00%
Drugs11.320.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 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

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
October 20233

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Michael'S Drive
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Armitage Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Cedar Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Brereton Manor Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1