WOLSELEY ROAD, WS15 2EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 2EW

WOLSELEY ROAD, WS15 2EW, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.44 per 1,000 population. This WS15 2EW 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 2EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 2EW, encompassing approximately 2418 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS15 2EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Anson Street with total crimes: 3
  • Western Springs Road with total crimes: 3

WOLSELEY ROAD, WS15 2EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.44-16.67%
Public order34.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-75.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences1211.58500.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.96300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Bicycle theft20.830.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-50.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.1333.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-66.67%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.61-63.64%
Vehicle crime31.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.24-57.14%
Other crime21.24100.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.34175.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.550.00%
Burglary12.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%
Other crime10.410.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson57.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.07-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.650.00%
Other theft31.2450.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.55-44.44%
Vehicle crime32.070.00%
Other theft21.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.44200.00%
Shoplifting23.72100.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Burglary10.41-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.96-40.00%
Burglary31.2450.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-50.00%
Shoplifting10.41-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.79-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.07100.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Other theft10.83-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.61-40.00%
Other theft42.48100.00%
Shoplifting21.65100.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.130.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20247
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 20242
June 20244
May 202411
April 20244
March 20245
February 20249
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Anson Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Western Springs Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Market Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Speechly Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Vicars Croft
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Lanrick Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Swallow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Portobello
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1