BIRCHTREE LANE, WS15 1NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 1NQ

BIRCHTREE LANE, WS15 1NQ, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.87 per 1,000 population. This WS15 1NQ 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 1NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 1NQ, encompassing approximately 2671 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS15 1NQ 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
  • Ashleigh Road with total crimes: 2

BIRCHTREE LANE, WS15 1NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.8740.00%
Vehicle crime32.620.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.12-61.54%
Burglary21.870.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.3618.18%
Shoplifting44.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.500.00%
Public order21.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-33.33%
Other theft10.750.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.11175.00%
Shoplifting44.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.50200.00%
Public order11.120.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences42.62-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.500.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.7433.33%
Vehicle crime24.490.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.6180.00%
Public order33.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.25-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson11.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.24125.00%
Burglary23.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.74-60.00%
Other crime11.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.74-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.37-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson21.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.75-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences75.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.620.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20243
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202413
June 202411
May 20244
April 202412
March 20249
February 20245
January 20249
December 20234
November 202310
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 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
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 1 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

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 1NQ postcode area is presented below.

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