WS15 2JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 2JS

WS15 2JS, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.54 per 1,000 population. This WS15 2JS 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 2JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 2JS, encompassing approximately 1489 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

WS15 2JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Power Station Road with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

WS15 2JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1129.5483.33%
Anti-social behaviour107.39-9.09%
Shoplifting66.71-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson54.030.00%
Other theft43.36300.00%
Burglary42.690.00%
Public order22.69-33.33%
Theft from the person11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1123.50266.67%
Shoplifting77.39-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences64.70-68.42%
Criminal damage and arson54.0325.00%
Public order33.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.010.00%
Other theft11.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1933.5718.75%
Shoplifting912.7650.00%
Public order66.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.03-63.64%
Possession of weapons32.69200.00%
Burglary32.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.01-70.00%
Other theft22.01-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1641.636.67%
Criminal damage and arson1110.74175.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.39400.00%
Vehicle crime76.71250.00%
Shoplifting64.70-45.45%
Other theft44.03100.00%
Robbery22.69100.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1526.8615.38%
Shoplifting1110.0783.33%
Criminal damage and arson47.390.00%
Public order22.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.340.00%
Other theft21.34-33.33%
Robbery11.340.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1324.170.00%
Shoplifting68.73-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.03300.00%
Public order42.690.00%
Other theft32.690.00%
Burglary32.010.00%
Vehicle crime12.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.5018.18%
Shoplifting88.7333.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.37100.00%
Public order42.690.00%
Other theft32.6950.00%
Vehicle crime12.010.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.4637.50%
Shoplifting67.3920.00%
Public order44.0333.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.69-50.00%
Other theft21.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.14-46.67%
Shoplifting55.37-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.36300.00%
Other theft42.69-42.86%
Public order32.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.01-33.33%
Other crime21.340.00%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.507.14%
Other theft710.0775.00%
Shoplifting64.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.0350.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.01-50.00%
Public order10.67-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1427.5327.27%
Shoplifting69.400.00%
Vehicle crime64.030.00%
Other theft44.0333.33%
Public order32.6950.00%
Burglary22.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.77-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson37.39200.00%
Other theft32.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.01-50.00%
Public order21.34-50.00%
Burglary11.34-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1425.520.00%
Shoplifting99.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.040.00%
Public order42.690.00%
Burglary22.690.00%
Bicycle theft21.340.00%
Drugs11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 202411
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202411
May 20243
April 202410
March 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20246
May 202419
April 202416
March 202415
February 202413
January 202413
December 202311
November 20238
October 202315
September 202314
August 202311
July 202314

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237
September 20234
August 20233

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20247
May 20249
April 20246
March 202411
February 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236
September 20236
July 20239

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20243
April 20241
February 20243
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20236
July 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Power Station Road
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Vineyard Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mill Lane
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Upper Brook Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Anson Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bow Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Police Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Phoenix Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Albion Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wellington Drive
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Keystone Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. King Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. A51
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Riverside
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1