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

Overview of Crime in WS15 2GJ

WOLSELEY ROAD, WS15 2GJ, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.71 per 1,000 population. This WS15 2GJ 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 2GJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 2GJ, encompassing approximately 3318 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS15 2GJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grindcobbe Grove with total crimes: 2
  • William Morris Court with total crimes: 2
  • School Road with total crimes: 1

WOLSELEY ROAD, WS15 2GJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.71-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.81-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.03-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour52.410.00%
Other theft21.51100.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.63-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.22300.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.836.67%
Other theft24.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-71.43%
Other crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In May 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 offences159.6487.50%
Anti-social behaviour74.52133.33%
Other theft22.110.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.22-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%
Public order10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.0366.67%
Vehicle crime33.010.00%
Robbery20.900.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.03-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9050.00%
Robbery20.900.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Possession of weapons20.60100.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.2350.00%
Vehicle crime34.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.93-16.67%
Public order43.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.210.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.8250.00%
Vehicle crime23.62100.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 offences84.22-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.41200.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.420.00%
Public order24.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202414
June 202416
May 202415
April 20248
March 202410
February 20246
January 202415
December 202310
November 202312
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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 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 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20234
September 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 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
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231

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 2GJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Grindcobbe Grove
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. William Morris Court
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. School Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Swallow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Park Hall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Portobello
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1