LOWER BIRCHES WAY, WS15 1GB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 1GB

LOWER BIRCHES WAY, WS15 1GB, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.91 per 1,000 population. This WS15 1GB 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 1GB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 1GB, encompassing approximately 2468 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS15 1GB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Uplands Green with total crimes: 2
  • Burnthill Lane with total crimes: 2

LOWER BIRCHES WAY, WS15 1GB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.91-7.14%
Shoplifting45.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.620.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.9140.00%
Shoplifting45.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.620.00%
Other theft10.81-50.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.67-23.08%
Public order24.050.00%
Other theft20.810.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.0830.00%
Other crime15.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.08233.33%
Public order24.050.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.43-57.14%
Vehicle crime11.22-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.6740.00%
Vehicle crime22.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.65-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.030.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.70275.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.08-66.67%
Other crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.65-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson31.620.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.7022.22%
Criminal damage and arson34.46200.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.0828.57%
Other theft23.650.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-66.67%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.840.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202414
May 202410
April 202413
March 202410
February 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 202315
October 20234
September 202311
August 20239
July 20237

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
July 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
January 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
December 20231
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Uplands Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Burnthill Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Golden Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Sankey Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Salisbury Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Cross Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Hagley Park Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Edwards Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Lower Birches Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hednesford Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Pyrus Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ash Court
    Total1
    Other theft1