WS15 1RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 1RJ

WS15 1RJ, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.28 per 1,000 population. This WS15 1RJ 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 1RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 1RJ, encompassing approximately 2230 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS15 1RJ 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
  • Mckie Way with total crimes: 1

WS15 1RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.2850.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.690.00%
Public order21.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.280.00%
Shoplifting41.790.00%
Burglary21.790.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

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 offences42.69300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.240.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Shoplifting10.45-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.45-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.14200.00%
Shoplifting31.350.00%
Other theft11.350.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.45-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.3833.33%
Shoplifting41.79-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.790.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.48150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.24200.00%
Public order11.350.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.24100.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson32.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.350.00%
Shoplifting10.45-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.73-33.33%
Shoplifting62.69200.00%
Other theft22.690.00%
Public order10.900.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.04200.00%
Shoplifting21.350.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences34.040.00%
Burglary21.350.00%
Shoplifting20.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
September 20236
August 20239
July 20233

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20242
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

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 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
July 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233
August 20233
July 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Harrow Close
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Mckie Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wheelhouse Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Overland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oaktree Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Waterside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1