WS15 2BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 2BU

WS15 2BU, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.90 per 1,000 population. This WS15 2BU 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 2BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 2BU, encompassing approximately 2557 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS15 2BU area, explore the WS15 2BU 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: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WS15 2BU 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

WS15 2BU 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 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2321.90283.33%
Violence and sexual offences158.997.14%
Anti-social behaviour45.87-66.67%
Possession of weapons31.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17-40.00%
Public order21.17-66.67%
Other theft20.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.33-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour125.479.09%
Public order64.69200.00%
Shoplifting62.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.3525.00%
Burglary31.96200.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.8722.22%
Criminal damage and arson44.300.00%
Shoplifting41.56-42.86%
Other theft21.56100.00%
Public order20.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.78100.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

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 offences1014.47-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour93.91350.00%
Shoplifting73.52-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.7433.33%
Public order41.56-42.86%
Burglary11.56-50.00%
Other theft10.39-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

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 offences2221.5137.50%
Shoplifting108.60150.00%
Public order73.91250.00%
Other theft42.740.00%
Possession of weapons31.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17-76.92%
Burglary21.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1625.8133.33%
Criminal damage and arson136.26333.33%
Anti-social behaviour105.08400.00%
Vehicle crime93.91800.00%
Other theft43.520.00%
Shoplifting41.56-42.86%
Drugs31.560.00%
Robbery21.17100.00%
Public order20.78-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.12-33.33%
Shoplifting74.6975.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.74-40.00%
Public order31.17-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17100.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

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 offences1814.8638.46%
Criminal damage and arson57.04400.00%
Public order51.96150.00%
Shoplifting41.96-50.00%
Other theft31.56-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%

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 offences1314.86-7.14%
Shoplifting85.0833.33%
Burglary43.130.00%
Other theft41.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5650.00%
Vehicle crime21.17100.00%
Public order20.78-50.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

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 offences1411.3427.27%
Shoplifting65.4750.00%
Public order42.35-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.56-60.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

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 offences1112.90-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.30400.00%
Public order51.96400.00%
Shoplifting41.96-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.56-33.33%
Other crime20.780.00%
Other theft20.78-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

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 offences2215.2546.67%
Shoplifting58.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.96-40.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Vehicle crime21.17-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-75.00%
Burglary10.39-66.67%
Robbery10.390.00%
Public order10.39-66.67%

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 offences1516.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.870.00%
Shoplifting51.960.00%
Vehicle crime51.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.960.00%
Burglary31.560.00%
Public order31.170.00%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 202415
June 202410
May 202422
April 202416
March 202412
February 202418
January 202413
December 202314
November 202311
October 202322
September 202315

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 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 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 20242
December 20234
November 20235
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
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232

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 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 202413
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20244
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
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 2BU 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. Western Springs Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Market Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Wellington Drive
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Hagley Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Elmore Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bow Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bryans Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lanrick Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1