WS15 2FH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 2FH

WS15 2FH, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.46 per 1,000 population. This WS15 2FH 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 2FH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 2FH, encompassing approximately 4918 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

WS15 2FH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Speechly Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Grindcobbe Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Green Lane with total crimes: 2

WS15 2FH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123.46-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.08-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour52.85400.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Public order20.41-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.9129.41%
Criminal damage and arson74.4775.00%
Public order31.420.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.51-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson43.46300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.81-20.00%
Other theft30.8150.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Burglary10.20-66.67%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.3272.73%
Anti-social behaviour53.8625.00%
Burglary31.020.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Public order20.41100.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.46-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour42.2433.33%
Public order10.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.900.00%
Vehicle crime52.64400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0250.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-33.33%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Robbery10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.64200.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%
Other theft10.20-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.688.33%
Vehicle crime32.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-33.33%
Other theft20.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.29-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.4450.00%
Public order30.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.2715.38%
Anti-social behaviour23.050.00%
Burglary20.41100.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.88-13.33%
Vehicle crime32.64-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61100.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Burglary10.20-75.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.100.00%
Burglary43.050.00%
Vehicle crime40.810.00%
Public order30.810.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 202422
June 202417
May 202419
April 202411
March 202413
February 202413
January 202413
December 202312
November 202315
October 202313
September 202315

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
September 20233

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

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

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Speechly Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Grindcobbe Grove
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Green Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Glenhaven
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. William Morris Court
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. School Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Swallow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Park Hall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Portobello
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wetherall Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Averill Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sharnbrook Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1