SCHOLARS GATE, WS15 1RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 1RL

SCHOLARS GATE, WS15 1RL, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.86 per 1,000 population. This WS15 1RL 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 1RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 1RL, encompassing approximately 2730 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS15 1RL 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
  • St Michael'S Drive with total crimes: 2

SCHOLARS GATE, WS15 1RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, 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 offences65.86100.00%
Shoplifting62.2020.00%
Public order12.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.83-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-33.33%
Public order20.73-50.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order46.23100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.46-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.390.00%
Public order22.20-33.33%
Other crime10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.37-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.23-14.29%
Public order32.20200.00%
Shoplifting31.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.66-22.22%
Public order12.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%
Other crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.42350.00%
Burglary43.30300.00%
Shoplifting41.46-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.460.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

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
Shoplifting53.30150.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.83-60.00%
Burglary10.73-83.33%
Public order10.370.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary66.5920.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.20-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.83-33.33%
Other theft20.730.00%
Shoplifting20.73100.00%
Public order10.730.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.32200.00%
Burglary52.200.00%
Vehicle crime31.830.00%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.37-83.33%
Other crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

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
Shoplifting63.66200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.20-75.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In August 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 offences86.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.930.00%
Shoplifting21.46-33.33%
Public order10.730.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences42.930.00%
Shoplifting31.460.00%
Burglary11.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
February 20247
January 20249
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236
September 20232
August 20238
July 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
April 20241
March 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20243
August 20234

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235
July 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 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
February 20241
October 20231

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
October 20231

A total of 2 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
August 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Harrow Close
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. St Michael'S Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Shrubbery
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Overland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Waterside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Swan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Nursery Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1