DEVONSHIRE DRIVE, WS15 1LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 1LA

DEVONSHIRE DRIVE, WS15 1LA, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.19 per 1,000 population. This WS15 1LA 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 1LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 1LA, encompassing approximately 1616 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS15 1LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillary Crest with total crimes: 3
  • Uplands Green with total crimes: 2
  • Surrey Close with total crimes: 1

DEVONSHIRE DRIVE, WS15 1LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.71100.00%
Public order11.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.09-40.00%
Other theft11.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.570.00%
Public order23.090.00%
Other theft21.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.95150.00%
Vehicle crime13.090.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.09100.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.86-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.33100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.240.00%
Public order11.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences22.48-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.19166.67%
Criminal damage and arson14.95-50.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.86-33.33%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.71200.00%
Vehicle crime21.860.00%
Public order11.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime24.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.24-71.43%
Other theft21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%

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 offences78.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.330.00%
Public order31.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 20233
August 20232
July 20237

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
August 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
August 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
July 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Hillary Crest
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Uplands Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Surrey Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Salisbury Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Lower Birches Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hednesford Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Pyrus Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1