WATERSIDE BUSINESS PARK, WS15 1LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 1LJ

WATERSIDE BUSINESS PARK, WS15 1LJ, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.07 per 1,000 population. This WS15 1LJ 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 1LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 1LJ, encompassing approximately 1555 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS15 1LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harrow Close with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Wheelhouse Road with total crimes: 1

WATERSIDE BUSINESS PARK, WS15 1LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.0750.00%
Public order23.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.290.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.500.00%
Burglary12.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In May 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 offences21.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.290.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.930.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.64-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.93-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.79-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.290.00%
Burglary11.290.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.79150.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.220.00%
Public order11.290.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting21.93100.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.290.00%
Shoplifting10.64-83.33%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.43200.00%
Other theft23.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.29-71.43%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.07250.00%
Shoplifting24.500.00%
Public order11.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.860.00%
Shoplifting21.290.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20242
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 22 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
September 20232
August 20237
July 20232

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
July 20231

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
August 20231

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Harrow Close
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Wheelhouse Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Overland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1