FLAXLEY ROAD, WS15 1LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 1LY

FLAXLEY ROAD, WS15 1LY, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.49 per 1,000 population. This WS15 1LY 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 1LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 1LY, encompassing approximately 2670 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS15 1LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillary Crest with total crimes: 2
  • St Augustine'S Road with total crimes: 2
  • Whitgreave Lane with total crimes: 2

FLAXLEY ROAD, WS15 1LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.49300.00%
Public order23.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In August 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 offences22.25-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-75.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.240.00%
Shoplifting44.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.1271.43%
Shoplifting44.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.500.00%
Other theft10.75-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.12-36.36%
Public order22.620.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.6222.22%
Vehicle crime14.120.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.24200.00%
Public order23.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.87-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.4925.00%
Vehicle crime21.87100.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.00-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour11.500.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.37333.33%
Criminal damage and arson14.87-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

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 offences32.25-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-50.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 202412
June 202412
May 20247
April 202411
March 20249
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 202313
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241

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 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 4 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
September 20231

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 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 1LY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hillary Crest
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 2. St Augustine'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Whitgreave Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Surrey Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. York Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chichester Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Greenacres
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ash Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1