FERNWOOD DRIVE, WS15 2PX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 2PX

FERNWOOD DRIVE, WS15 2PX, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.44 per 1,000 population. This WS15 2PX 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 2PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 2PX, encompassing approximately 4734 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS15 2PX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aneurin Bevan Place with total crimes: 3
  • Park Hall Close with total crimes: 2
  • Jubilee Street with total crimes: 2

FERNWOOD DRIVE, WS15 2PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.44-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour52.32400.00%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%

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 offences165.7023.08%
Criminal damage and arson63.38100.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.91-13.33%
Other theft42.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.84-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.84200.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.17400.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Public order20.42100.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences102.96-9.09%
Vehicle crime12.11-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-50.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.070.00%
Vehicle crime32.32200.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42100.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-33.33%
Robbery10.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.2810.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.32200.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.42100.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.220.00%
Vehicle crime32.110.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

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 offences104.65-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour32.11200.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.388.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.75-50.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%

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 offences124.86-14.29%
Vehicle crime32.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-33.33%
Drugs10.420.00%
Burglary10.21-75.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

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 offences146.120.00%
Burglary42.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.840.00%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Public order30.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202416
June 202413
May 202415
April 202410
March 202411
February 202411
January 202410
December 202310
November 202313
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 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 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 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
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Aneurin Bevan Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Park Hall Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Jubilee Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Glenhaven
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Western Springs Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Plovers Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Eaton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Portobello
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Grindcobbe Grove
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Wat Tyler Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Holyoake Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ferncombe Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lovett Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Frank Rogers Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Woodthorne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Harney Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1