WS15 1GS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 1GS

WS15 1GS, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.63 per 1,000 population. This WS15 1GS 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 1GS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 1GS, encompassing approximately 2484 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-81.82% decrease)

WS15 1GS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harrow Close with total crimes: 3
  • Oaktree Road with total crimes: 2
  • Cherry Tree Road with total crimes: 1

WS15 1GS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.6366.67%
Vehicle crime32.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.21-81.82%
Shoplifting20.80-33.33%
Public order10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.66-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.430.00%
Burglary31.210.00%
Shoplifting31.21-50.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.0650.00%
Shoplifting64.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.41-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21100.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.85-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour43.22300.00%
Shoplifting41.610.00%
Public order11.610.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.65116.67%
Criminal damage and arson35.230.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.830.00%
Vehicle crime22.410.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.0450.00%
Shoplifting32.410.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.82-42.86%
Public order11.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

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 offences76.8416.67%
Shoplifting42.82-20.00%
Burglary21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.04500.00%
Shoplifting52.41150.00%
Other theft22.010.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.01100.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-87.50%
Robbery10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.23-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson33.220.00%
Shoplifting11.21-83.33%
Other crime10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.840.00%
Shoplifting63.620.00%
Public order22.410.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
July 202412
June 20248
May 202413
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20231
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242

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
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Harrow Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Oaktree Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Cherry Tree Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Madden Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Ravenhill Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Yew Tree Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Gorse Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Coulthwaite Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ravenslea Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Talbot Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Arthur Evans Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1