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 22 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.63 per 1,000 population. This WS15 2GJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS15 postcode area, which has experienced 222 crimes and a crime rate of 5.76 per 1,000 population (July 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.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS15 2GJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • William Morris Court with total crimes: 4
  • Park Hall Close with total crimes: 3
  • School Road with total crimes: 2

WOLSELEY ROAD, WS15 2GJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences145.42-6.67%
Public order24.22-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.2350.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.520.00%
Public order31.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.030.00%
Shoplifting43.010.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202416
May 202415
April 20248
March 202410
February 20246
January 202415
December 202310
November 202312
October 20238
September 202314
August 202315
July 202310

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

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 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
July 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20234
September 20232
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
July 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 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231
August 20234

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
July 20234

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 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
August 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. William Morris Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Park Hall Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. School Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Grindcobbe Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. John Ball Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Harney Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Watson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Winstanley Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Eaton Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Wat Tyler Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Aneurin Bevan Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lovett Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Levett Grange
    Total1
    Other theft1