WS15 1PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 1PW

WS15 1PW, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.99 per 1,000 population. This WS15 1PW 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 1PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 1PW, encompassing approximately 2004 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS15 1PW Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Michael'S Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Harrow Close with total crimes: 3
  • Oak Tree Way with total crimes: 1

WS15 1PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order44.99300.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.00-66.67%
Shoplifting21.00-33.33%
Other crime11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.4720.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.99300.00%
Vehicle crime42.00300.00%
Shoplifting32.00-50.00%
Other theft21.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.4850.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.99150.00%
Public order22.49-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0050.00%
Public order31.50-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.50-33.33%
Other theft11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order44.99100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.00-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Other theft11.000.00%

In April 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 offences54.9925.00%
Public order22.49100.00%
Vehicle crime11.00-50.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.50-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.4933.33%
Shoplifting32.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.490.00%
Public order21.500.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.48-20.00%
Burglary32.0050.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

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
Shoplifting54.49150.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.49-33.33%
Burglary21.00-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary67.48500.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.99-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Shoplifting21.00100.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences55.49150.00%
Vehicle crime22.490.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.50-83.33%
Burglary10.500.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.990.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
April 20241
March 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Michael'S Drive
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Harrow Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Oak Tree Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Middle Bannisters Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Brereton Lodge
    Total1
    Public order1