WS15 2JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 2JX

WS15 2JX, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.11 per 1,000 population. This WS15 2JX 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 2JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 2JX, encompassing approximately 2179 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WS15 2JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Vineyard Court with total crimes: 4

WS15 2JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.1172.73%
Anti-social behaviour118.7257.14%
Criminal damage and arson45.05-33.33%
Shoplifting41.84-42.86%
Other theft21.84100.00%
Public order20.92-60.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.44-52.17%
Shoplifting75.05-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.21600.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.210.00%
Public order52.75-28.57%
Other theft12.29-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2327.074.55%
Shoplifting1010.55150.00%
Public order74.59133.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.21-50.00%
Other theft42.75100.00%
Possession of weapons31.84200.00%
Burglary21.38100.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-91.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2233.4915.79%
Criminal damage and arson1210.09140.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.511100.00%
Vehicle crime95.51200.00%
Shoplifting44.13-42.86%
Other crime31.840.00%
Public order31.38-40.00%
Drugs31.380.00%
Other theft21.38100.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Robbery10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.1946.15%
Shoplifting78.7275.00%
Public order53.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.2925.00%
Vehicle crime32.2950.00%
Robbery21.380.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.98-18.75%
Public order55.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.290.00%
Shoplifting41.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.84100.00%
Other theft20.92-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-50.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.81-27.27%
Shoplifting87.3433.33%
Public order53.6725.00%
Other theft52.29150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.2933.33%
Drugs21.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.92-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.3583.33%
Shoplifting610.0920.00%
Public order42.75-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.840.00%
Other theft21.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Other crime10.92-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.52-36.84%
Public order55.51400.00%
Shoplifting52.290.00%
Other theft42.2933.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3850.00%
Other crime21.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.9811.76%
Shoplifting58.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.290.00%
Other theft31.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Burglary10.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-80.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Public order10.46-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.440.00%
Shoplifting57.800.00%
Vehicle crime52.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.29-40.00%
Public order31.3850.00%
Burglary21.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.68-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour57.8066.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.290.00%
Other theft31.380.00%
Public order21.38-60.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.980.00%
Shoplifting98.260.00%
Public order54.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.290.00%
Burglary11.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
August 20233

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 202412
March 20245
February 20244
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20247
May 20241
April 202412
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202411
May 202423
April 202422
March 202419
February 202413
January 202416
December 202322
November 202312
October 202319
September 202317
August 202317
July 202318

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 202410
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235
July 20239

A total of 3 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
October 20231

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20247
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20249
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20235

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
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 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
September 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Vineyard Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sarah Challinor Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Mill Lane
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Upper Brook Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Anson Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hindley View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Hill Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Bow Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Police Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Phoenix Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Albion Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wellington Drive
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Keystone Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Chadwick Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. King Street
    Total1
    Burglary1