WS15 1LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 1LX

WS15 1LX, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.69 per 1,000 population. This WS15 1LX 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 1LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 1LX, encompassing approximately 1170 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS15 1LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Mossley with total crimes: 1
  • George Brealey Close with total crimes: 1

WS15 1LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.69-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.56100.00%
Shoplifting21.710.00%
Vehicle crime11.710.00%
Public order10.850.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.39100.00%
Public order15.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Burglary10.85-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.6950.00%
Burglary22.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.71100.00%
Other theft21.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.12-50.00%
Burglary11.710.00%
Public order10.85-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.54-42.86%
Public order33.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.81250.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.9850.00%
Other theft12.560.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.71100.00%
Other crime11.710.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime15.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-50.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.85-85.71%
Burglary10.850.00%
Other theft10.85-66.67%
Robbery10.850.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.8116.67%
Other theft35.980.00%
Public order32.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.56100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.710.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft410.2533.33%
Violence and sexual offences33.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.540.00%
Other theft35.120.00%
Public order12.560.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

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
April 20243
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20234
September 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 1LX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Mossley
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. George Brealey Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Attlee Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chadwick Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Town Wharf
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1