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 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.01 per 1,000 population. This WS15 2PX 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

WS15 2PX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Western Springs Road with total crimes: 3
  • Speechly Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Grindcobbe Grove with total crimes: 2

FERNWOOD DRIVE, WS15 2PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.0136.36%
Criminal damage and arson23.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 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 offences124.860.00%
Vehicle crime32.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

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

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 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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

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 3 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

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Western Springs Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Speechly Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Grindcobbe Grove
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. School Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Swallow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Park Hall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Portobello
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wetherall Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Averill Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sharnbrook Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1