WS15 2LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 2LE

WS15 2LE, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.91 per 1,000 population. This WS15 2LE 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 2LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 2LE, encompassing approximately 2169 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS15 2LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Lower Brook Street with total crimes: 5
  • Cross Road with total crimes: 3

WS15 2LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.918.33%
Shoplifting55.9966.67%
Vehicle crime42.300.00%
Other theft31.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.91-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.53-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.77200.00%
Shoplifting31.38200.00%
Public order21.380.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.1342.86%
Anti-social behaviour79.220.00%
Public order23.23-33.33%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Other theft10.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Shoplifting10.46-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.6716.67%
Anti-social behaviour76.45250.00%
Shoplifting43.23-33.33%
Public order31.84-50.00%
Other theft21.38-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.06-36.84%
Public order65.53200.00%
Shoplifting62.7750.00%
Other theft32.770.00%
Possession of weapons21.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-81.82%
Vehicle crime20.92-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In April 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 offences1925.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.761000.00%
Vehicle crime85.07166.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.690.00%
Shoplifting41.84-42.86%
Other theft31.84200.00%
Public order21.38-60.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

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 offences1919.82137.50%
Shoplifting78.76250.00%
Public order53.2366.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.3033.33%
Vehicle crime31.840.00%
Robbery21.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-50.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.98-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson33.6950.00%
Vehicle crime31.380.00%
Public order31.3850.00%
Other theft21.38-60.00%
Shoplifting20.92-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences1113.83-35.29%
Shoplifting65.07200.00%
Other theft52.7766.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.30100.00%
Public order20.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.4570.00%
Other theft37.840.00%
Shoplifting21.38100.00%
Other crime20.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-50.00%
Public order10.46-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.06-33.33%
Public order44.610.00%
Other theft31.84-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Shoplifting10.46-66.67%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.83-16.67%
Other theft46.910.00%
Shoplifting31.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Burglary10.92-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%
Robbery10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.590.00%
Burglary48.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.840.00%
Vehicle crime31.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.380.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202420
June 202414
May 202412
April 202419
March 202419
February 20248
January 202411
December 202317
November 202310
October 202315
September 202318

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20247
June 20247
May 20242
April 202411
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20248
March 20243
February 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 3 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 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

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

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lower Brook Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Cross Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Wellington Drive
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Ashleigh Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Burnthill Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Hagley Park Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Elmore Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bow Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hindley View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Curzon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Greenacres
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1