SHEEP FAIR, WS15 2AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 2AT

SHEEP FAIR, WS15 2AT, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.61 per 1,000 population. This WS15 2AT 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 2AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 2AT, encompassing approximately 2718 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS15 2AT area, explore the WS15 2AT Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WS15 2AT area, visit the WS15 2AT House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

WS15 2AT 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

SHEEP FAIR, WS15 2AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.6144.44%
Anti-social behaviour114.7822.22%
Shoplifting44.05-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.47-50.00%
Public order20.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.87-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour93.31350.00%
Shoplifting73.31-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson42.5733.33%
Public order31.47-50.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.2946.15%
Shoplifting96.99125.00%
Public order63.31200.00%
Other theft32.21-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-80.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

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 offences1321.7018.18%
Criminal damage and arson114.78266.67%
Anti-social behaviour104.05400.00%
Vehicle crime93.68800.00%
Other theft43.310.00%
Shoplifting41.47-42.86%
Robbery21.47100.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In March 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 offences1110.67-31.25%
Shoplifting74.0575.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.57-40.00%
Public order21.10-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74100.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.2460.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.89400.00%
Public order51.84150.00%
Shoplifting41.84-50.00%
Other theft31.47-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.10-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.87-16.67%
Shoplifting83.6833.33%
Burglary42.940.00%
Other theft41.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4750.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Public order20.74-50.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In December 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 offences129.5620.00%
Shoplifting64.4150.00%
Public order42.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.47-60.00%
Other theft20.74-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.77-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour53.68400.00%
Public order41.840.00%
Shoplifting41.47-20.00%
Other theft31.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-33.33%
Other crime20.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.7713.33%
Shoplifting56.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.84-40.00%
Other theft31.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.10-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-75.00%
Burglary10.37-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.457.14%
Criminal damage and arson55.5266.67%
Shoplifting51.840.00%
Vehicle crime51.84400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.840.00%
Burglary31.470.00%
Public order31.1050.00%
Bicycle theft11.100.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.93-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour45.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4750.00%
Other theft31.100.00%
Public order21.10-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.710.00%
Shoplifting96.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.310.00%
Public order31.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 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
October 20231
September 20233
July 20232

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20249
May 202419
April 202413
March 202411
February 202416
January 202410
December 202312
November 202310
October 202317
September 202315
August 202314
July 202317

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 202411
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20249
May 20242
April 202410
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20234
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20249
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235
July 20239

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 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
September 20233
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20249
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20235
August 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
September 20231
July 20232

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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232

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 2AT 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. Sarah Challinor Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Upper Brook Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Anson Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Wellington Drive
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Western Springs Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1