WS15 2JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 2JT

WS15 2JT, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.27 per 1,000 population. This WS15 2JT 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 2JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 2JT, encompassing approximately 1982 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (211.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WS15 2JT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

WS15 2JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2830.27211.11%
Violence and sexual offences1214.12-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour66.05-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.03-40.00%
Public order21.51-71.43%
Possession of weapons21.010.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Bicycle theft11.01-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1832.2838.46%
Anti-social behaviour159.0850.00%
Shoplifting97.5750.00%
Public order74.54133.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.5325.00%
Other theft22.52-50.00%
Burglary21.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Bicycle theft21.010.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.2030.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.56-9.09%
Shoplifting65.04-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.03-20.00%
Other theft42.02300.00%
Burglary42.020.00%
Public order32.02-25.00%
Theft from the person11.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1119.67266.67%
Violence and sexual offences105.55-54.55%
Shoplifting75.04-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.5325.00%
Public order42.52-50.00%
Other theft12.02-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2230.2722.22%
Shoplifting1011.1066.67%
Public order85.04300.00%
Other theft44.04-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.02-66.67%
Burglary42.02300.00%
Possession of weapons32.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.51-70.00%
Bicycle theft11.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1834.815.88%
Criminal damage and arson129.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.05400.00%
Vehicle crime85.04700.00%
Shoplifting64.04-45.45%
Other theft53.03400.00%
Drugs32.520.00%
Robbery21.51100.00%
Public order21.01-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.680.00%
Shoplifting118.5883.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.55-20.00%
Public order32.02-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.510.00%
Robbery11.010.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1721.1930.77%
Shoplifting68.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.03400.00%
Public order52.520.00%
Other theft32.52-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.51100.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.678.33%
Shoplifting96.5650.00%
Public order54.5425.00%
Other theft52.52150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.5233.33%
Vehicle crime12.020.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.129.09%
Shoplifting66.0520.00%
Public order43.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.02-25.00%
Other theft21.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.65-45.00%
Shoplifting55.55-28.57%
Public order42.52300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.02300.00%
Other theft32.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-33.33%
Other crime21.010.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.6833.33%
Shoplifting710.0916.67%
Other theft63.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.51-66.67%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.190.00%
Shoplifting67.570.00%
Vehicle crime53.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Public order31.510.00%
Other theft31.510.00%
Burglary21.510.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
July 202413
June 202410
May 202422
April 202418
March 202417
February 202417
January 202413
December 202312
November 202311
October 202320
September 202315

A total of 116 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 20249
July 20246
June 20247
May 202410
April 20246
March 202411
February 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
July 202410
June 202411
May 20243
April 202410
March 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 202412
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20235

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20232

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 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total18
    Shoplifting17
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total7
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lower Brook Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Power Station Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Anson Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Market Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Wellington Drive
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Elmore Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bow Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bryans Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Town Wharf
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1