UPPER CROSS ROAD, WS15 2JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 2JD

UPPER CROSS ROAD, WS15 2JD, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.91 per 1,000 population. This WS15 2JD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS15 postcode area, which has experienced 236 crimes and a crime rate of 6.12 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS15 2JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 2JD, encompassing approximately 2367 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-47.37% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS15 2JD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hill Street with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Cross Road with total crimes: 2

UPPER CROSS ROAD, WS15 2JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.91-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson14.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.42-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.2535.71%
Shoplifting48.020.00%
Other theft21.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84100.00%
Public order10.84-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In June 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 offences1410.56133.33%
Shoplifting45.910.00%
Public order21.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-50.00%
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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.22-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.84-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%
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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.14275.00%
Public order36.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.27100.00%
Robbery10.840.00%
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 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.22-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour21.690.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

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 offences95.91-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson23.800.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.1822.22%
Other theft24.65-33.33%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%

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 offences97.60125.00%
Other theft33.800.00%
Shoplifting11.270.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
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 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.07-73.33%
Other theft31.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.290.00%
Burglary26.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202419
June 202414
May 20246
April 202415
March 202415
February 20244
January 20249
December 202311
November 20239
October 20234
September 202315

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hill Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Cross Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Burnthill Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Monarchy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hindley View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sankey Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Landor Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1