MARKET SQUARE, WS15 2BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 2BL

MARKET SQUARE, WS15 2BL, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.71 per 1,000 population. This WS15 2BL 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 2BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 2BL, encompassing approximately 2245 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (283.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WS15 2BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

MARKET SQUARE, WS15 2BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2322.71283.33%
Violence and sexual offences1110.24-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour44.90-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.78-40.00%
Public order21.34-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.4921.43%
Anti-social behaviour127.579.09%
Public order65.34200.00%
Shoplifting62.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.6725.00%
Other theft22.230.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.2655.56%
Anti-social behaviour116.2322.22%
Criminal damage and arson44.90-20.00%
Shoplifting41.78-42.86%
Other theft21.78100.00%
Public order20.89-50.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

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 offences916.47-59.09%
Anti-social behaviour94.01350.00%
Shoplifting74.01-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.1225.00%
Public order42.23-42.86%
Burglary11.78-50.00%
Other theft10.45-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2224.9329.41%
Shoplifting109.80150.00%
Public order74.45250.00%
Other theft43.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.78-66.67%
Possession of weapons31.78200.00%
Burglary21.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1729.3921.43%
Criminal damage and arson127.57200.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.34400.00%
Vehicle crime94.45800.00%
Other theft44.010.00%
Shoplifting41.78-42.86%
Drugs31.780.00%
Robbery21.34100.00%
Public order20.89-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.69-22.22%
Shoplifting76.2375.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.12-20.00%
Public order31.78-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34100.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%

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 offences1817.3638.46%
Criminal damage and arson58.01400.00%
Public order52.2325.00%
Shoplifting42.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.78100.00%
Other theft20.89-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-75.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.92-7.14%
Shoplifting85.7933.33%
Other theft53.56150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.2333.33%
Public order41.780.00%
Burglary11.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1413.3640.00%
Shoplifting66.2350.00%
Public order42.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.78-25.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.36-54.55%
Public order44.45300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.78300.00%
Shoplifting41.78-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.78-33.33%
Other crime20.890.00%
Other theft20.89-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.9257.14%
Shoplifting59.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.230.00%
Other theft31.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.34-66.67%
Burglary10.45-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.45-80.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.920.00%
Shoplifting56.230.00%
Vehicle crime52.230.00%
Burglary32.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.340.00%
Public order31.340.00%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 202414
June 20249
May 202422
April 202417
March 202414
February 202418
January 202413
December 202314
November 202310
October 202322
September 202314

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20246
July 20244
June 20247
May 202410
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 202411
June 20249
May 20242
April 202410
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
September 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
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 202412
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

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 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total18
    Shoplifting17
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total7
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lower Brook Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Anson Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Market Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Wellington Drive
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Elmore Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bow Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bryans Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1