WS15 2HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 2HF

WS15 2HF, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.99 per 1,000 population. This WS15 2HF 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 2HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 2HF, encompassing approximately 2402 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS15 2HF area, explore the WS15 2HF 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 (7.69% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WS15 2HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Burnthill Lane with total crimes: 2

WS15 2HF 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.997.69%
Shoplifting45.830.00%
Other theft21.66100.00%
Public order10.83-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.99116.67%
Shoplifting45.410.00%
Public order21.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In May 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 offences63.75-64.71%
Anti-social behaviour12.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.1613.33%
Other crime27.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.16400.00%
Public order26.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.33-66.67%
Drugs11.250.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.8328.57%
Criminal damage and arson23.750.00%
Other theft10.83-50.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.83-30.00%
Other theft22.91100.00%
Other crime20.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.66233.33%
Burglary14.160.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.33-80.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.1615.38%
Public order26.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.08-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson15.410.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In July 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 offences147.910.00%
Public order25.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202413
May 20246
April 202417
March 202415
February 20243
January 20249
December 20237
November 202310
October 20233
September 202315
August 202313
July 202314

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
January 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Burnthill Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Golden Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Sankey Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Hill Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Ashleigh Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Curzon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cross Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Hagley Park Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Edwards Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Lower Birches Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hednesford Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Pyrus Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ash Court
    Total1
    Other theft1