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 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.48 per 1,000 population. This WS15 1GB 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS15 1GB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cross Road with total crimes: 3
  • St Augustine'S Road with total crimes: 2
  • Burnthill Lane with total crimes: 2

LOWER BIRCHES WAY, WS15 1GB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.48100.00%
Other theft24.86100.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.46-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour22.43100.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.41-75.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

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 offences117.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.460.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 202413
June 202414
May 202410
April 202413
March 202410
February 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 202315
October 20234
September 202311

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
January 20241

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
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 5 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

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Cross Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. St Augustine'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Burnthill Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Hagley Park Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Whitgreave Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. York Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chichester Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Greenacres
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ash Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1