WATKISS DRIVE, WS15 2PN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 2PN

WATKISS DRIVE, WS15 2PN, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.15 per 1,000 population. This WS15 2PN 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 2PN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 2PN, encompassing approximately 3493 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS15 2PN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Western Springs Road with total crimes: 3
  • Chase Side Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Speechly Drive with total crimes: 2

WATKISS DRIVE, WS15 2PN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.1527.27%
Criminal damage and arson24.01100.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.0110.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.150.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.4425.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15-33.33%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.4433.33%
Other theft32.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86100.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.440.00%
Public order21.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.15-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8650.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Robbery20.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.87-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour22.000.00%
Robbery20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.8728.57%
Vehicle crime22.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.29-36.36%
Burglary52.00150.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.29120.00%
Burglary23.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-80.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.01-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour51.43150.00%
Public order11.430.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

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 offences136.3085.71%
Vehicle crime33.72200.00%
Burglary20.86-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-66.67%
Other theft10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.010.00%
Burglary52.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 202410
June 20248
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247
February 20249
January 20247
December 202311
November 20235
October 202313
September 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20245
December 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Western Springs Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Chase Side Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Speechly Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Green Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Glenhaven
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hillway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hagley Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Lanrick Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. School Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Swallow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wetherall Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Averill Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1