BLAKELEY CLOSE, WS15 2FW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 2FW

BLAKELEY CLOSE, WS15 2FW, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.48 per 1,000 population. This WS15 2FW 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 2FW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 2FW, encompassing approximately 3100 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS15 2FW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Western Springs Road with total crimes: 3
  • Speechly Drive with total crimes: 2

BLAKELEY CLOSE, WS15 2FW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.480.00%
Public order13.55-50.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.0637.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.550.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.1660.00%
Vehicle crime32.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9750.00%
Other theft10.97-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.16-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.61-62.50%
Other crime20.97100.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.45700.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.5820.00%
Burglary21.940.00%
Other theft10.65-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.84-37.50%
Other theft31.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-33.33%
Robbery10.650.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.16-27.27%
Vehicle crime32.580.00%
Other theft30.97200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.7737.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.550.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.1314.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.58200.00%
Burglary30.9750.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.52-22.22%
Burglary22.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Other theft10.65-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.480.00%
Other theft32.90200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97100.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 20248
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20248
February 202411
January 20248
December 20237
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20243
May 20248
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 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
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Western Springs Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Speechly Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Grindcobbe Grove
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Vicars Croft
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Lanrick Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. School Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Swallow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Park Hall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Portobello
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1