BANK TOP, WS15 2GD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 2GD

BANK TOP, WS15 2GD, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.30 per 1,000 population. This WS15 2GD 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 2GD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 2GD, encompassing approximately 2580 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

WS15 2GD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Lower Brook Street with total crimes: 5
  • Anson Street with total crimes: 3

BANK TOP, WS15 2GD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.30-6.67%
Shoplifting35.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.16-57.14%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%
Public order10.39-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-80.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.7366.67%
Anti-social behaviour75.81-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.71150.00%
Other theft31.9450.00%
Public order31.16200.00%
Burglary21.16100.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.69-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.4914.29%
Other theft23.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.78100.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.01-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.65600.00%
Shoplifting42.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5550.00%
Public order21.16-33.33%
Burglary10.780.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.4036.36%
Shoplifting45.810.00%
Public order31.550.00%
Other theft31.160.00%
Possession of weapons31.16200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16-71.43%
Burglary10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.60-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.260.00%
Vehicle crime83.49700.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.10133.33%
Shoplifting42.71-20.00%
Other theft31.550.00%
Robbery21.16100.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.08-14.29%
Shoplifting54.65400.00%
Public order31.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1650.00%
Vehicle crime11.16-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.0840.00%
Other theft35.4350.00%
Vehicle crime21.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.39-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.53-50.00%
Shoplifting53.88150.00%
Burglary31.940.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.0881.82%
Shoplifting27.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-50.00%
Public order20.78-33.33%

In November 2023, 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 offences119.30-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour44.26300.00%
Public order31.550.00%
Other crime21.160.00%
Other theft10.78-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.01125.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.980.00%
Shoplifting31.160.00%
Burglary21.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.78100.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.360.00%
Burglary43.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.160.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
July 20249
June 202412
May 202415
April 202411
March 202412
February 202414
January 202410
December 202320
November 202311
October 202318
September 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20248
June 20247
May 20241
April 20249
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20243
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20248
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lower Brook Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Anson Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Western Springs Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Chase Side Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Green Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Hagley Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Elmore Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bow Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1