CHURCH STREET, WS15 2AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 2AH

CHURCH STREET, WS15 2AH, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.23 per 1,000 population. This WS15 2AH 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 2AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 2AH, encompassing approximately 3028 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS15 2AH area, explore the WS15 2AH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WS15 2AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Vineyard Court with total crimes: 4

CHURCH STREET, WS15 2AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.2310.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.6311.11%
Criminal damage and arson33.30-40.00%
Shoplifting30.99-50.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.30800.00%
Shoplifting62.97-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.9866.67%
Other theft21.65-50.00%
Public order20.66-66.67%
Burglary10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.5253.85%
Shoplifting76.6075.00%
Public order62.31500.00%
Other theft41.980.00%
Possession of weapons31.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-72.73%
Burglary10.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-90.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.8230.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.29266.67%
Anti-social behaviour103.63900.00%
Vehicle crime83.300.00%
Other theft42.64300.00%
Shoplifting41.32-20.00%
Robbery21.32100.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.26-44.44%
Shoplifting53.3066.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.65-40.00%
Public order20.99-33.33%
Other crime10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.5663.64%
Criminal damage and arson55.94400.00%
Other theft41.6533.33%
Public order31.3250.00%
Shoplifting30.99-57.14%
Vehicle crime10.99-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.2310.00%
Shoplifting73.6340.00%
Burglary42.31300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3250.00%
Other theft30.9950.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Public order20.66-50.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.93-9.09%
Shoplifting53.3025.00%
Public order41.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32-60.00%
Other theft20.66-33.33%
Burglary10.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.90-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour53.63400.00%
Public order41.650.00%
Shoplifting41.32-20.00%
Other theft31.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-33.33%
Other crime20.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.2533.33%
Shoplifting55.2866.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.65-40.00%
Vehicle crime10.99-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-75.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%
Other theft10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.96150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.650.00%
Burglary31.320.00%
Public order30.9950.00%
Shoplifting30.990.00%
Vehicle crime30.99200.00%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.26-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.9633.33%
Other theft41.32300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.890.00%
Shoplifting85.280.00%
Burglary32.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233
July 20233

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202410
May 202420
April 202413
March 202410
February 202418
January 202411
December 202310
November 202311
October 202316
September 202312
August 202312
July 202316

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 202411
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20249
May 20241
April 202410
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20234
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233
July 20238

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20248
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 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
November 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS15 2AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Vineyard Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Upper Brook Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Anson Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Speechly Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hagley Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Hagley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bow Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Police Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Albion Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Western Springs Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1