JOSEPH DIX DRIVE, WS15 2PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 2PU

JOSEPH DIX DRIVE, WS15 2PU, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.97 per 1,000 population. This WS15 2PU 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 2PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 2PU, encompassing approximately 4524 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS15 2PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glenhaven with total crimes: 5
  • Park Hall Close with total crimes: 3
  • Speechly Drive with total crimes: 2

JOSEPH DIX DRIVE, WS15 2PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.9760.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.54100.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.86-28.57%
Other theft42.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.7575.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.09300.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-66.67%

In April 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 offences83.09-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7750.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.86-16.67%
Other theft22.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44100.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-33.33%
Robbery10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.5220.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.65200.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.44100.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.080.00%
Vehicle crime42.210.00%
Burglary40.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences104.8611.11%
Anti-social behaviour32.21200.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences92.87-25.00%
Other theft11.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.08-14.29%
Vehicle crime32.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-33.33%
Drugs10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-75.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.637.69%
Burglary43.09300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.66200.00%
Public order30.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.088.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.87400.00%
Public order21.10100.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202410
May 202414
April 20248
March 202410
February 202412
January 202410
December 202310
November 20239
October 202312
September 202314
August 202313
July 202312

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

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
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Glenhaven
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Park Hall Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Speechly Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. School Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Grindcobbe Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. John Ball Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Byron Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Harney Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Watson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Western Springs Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Winstanley Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Wat Tyler Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Aneurin Bevan Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lovett Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Averill Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1