WS15 1SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 1SB

WS15 1SB, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.64 per 1,000 population. This WS15 1SB 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 1SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 1SB, encompassing approximately 3446 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS15 1SB area, explore the WS15 1SB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS15 1SB area, visit the WS15 1SB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-81.25% decrease)

WS15 1SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harrow Close with total crimes: 3
  • Oaktree Road with total crimes: 2
  • Madden Close with total crimes: 1

WS15 1SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.640.00%
Vehicle crime31.16200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.87-81.25%
Public order20.870.00%
Shoplifting20.58-33.33%
Other theft10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.7014.29%
Anti-social behaviour44.64100.00%
Shoplifting31.16-50.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.83100.00%
Shoplifting64.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-60.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.25-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.03400.00%
Shoplifting41.450.00%
Public order21.16100.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.93-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson32.900.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.2257.14%
Other theft23.19100.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.29-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.2275.00%
Shoplifting32.030.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.32-63.64%
Public order21.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In January 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 offences116.9622.22%
Shoplifting43.19-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.16200.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.51350.00%
Shoplifting52.61150.00%
Other crime11.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.32-81.82%
Shoplifting20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-66.67%
Other theft10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.35-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.190.00%
Shoplifting10.87-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.380.00%
Shoplifting63.480.00%
Public order31.740.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

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

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202416
July 202414
June 20247
May 202410
April 202411
March 20247
February 20244
January 202411
December 20239
November 20232
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 3 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
August 20241
December 20231

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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

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 2 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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Harrow Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Oaktree Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Madden Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Ravenhill Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Yew Tree Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Gorse Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Coulthwaite Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Garden Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Mossley
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. George Brealey Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Attlee Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ravenslea Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Talbot Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1