TOY CLOSE, WS15 2PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 2PJ

TOY CLOSE, WS15 2PJ, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.26 per 1,000 population. This WS15 2PJ 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 2PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 2PJ, encompassing approximately 4299 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS15 2PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aneurin Bevan Place with total crimes: 3
  • Jubilee Street with total crimes: 2
  • Glenhaven with total crimes: 2

TOY CLOSE, WS15 2PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.26-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.40300.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.7212.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.0933.33%
Burglary10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

In June 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 offences83.72-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.86200.00%
Other theft30.70200.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.72150.00%
Vehicle crime22.330.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.09-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.88-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.33200.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.3550.00%
Other theft22.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47100.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.7260.00%
Vehicle crime21.860.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.56-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-71.43%
Public order20.47100.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.49600.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.63-53.85%
Public order11.400.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.12225.00%
Vehicle crime33.02200.00%
Burglary20.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-66.67%
Other theft10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.720.00%
Burglary40.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20249
June 20248
May 202410
April 20244
March 202410
February 202412
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 202313
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 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
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Aneurin Bevan Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Jubilee Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Glenhaven
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. March Banks
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Hagley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Western Springs Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Plovers Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lovett Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Frank Rogers Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Woodthorne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1