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

Overview of Crime in WS15 2PY

FERNWOOD DRIVE, WS15 2PY, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.72 per 1,000 population. This WS15 2PY 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 2PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 2PY, encompassing approximately 4832 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS15 2PY area, explore the WS15 2PY Area information page.
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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: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS15 2PY 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

FERNWOOD DRIVE, WS15 2PY 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.72-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour32.28200.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
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 offences165.3823.08%
Criminal damage and arson63.31100.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.38-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour42.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83200.00%
Other theft30.6250.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.2177.78%
Anti-social behaviour43.31100.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Public order20.41100.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences92.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.86-33.33%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.76-18.18%
Vehicle crime41.86300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.83200.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-33.33%
Robbery10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
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 offences114.7610.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.28200.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-50.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

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 offences103.9311.11%
Vehicle crime32.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.93-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour31.86-57.14%
Public order20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
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 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.93-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.28250.00%
Vehicle crime11.45-66.67%

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 offences124.550.00%
Vehicle crime32.48-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-33.33%
Burglary10.41-75.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.790.00%
Burglary42.480.00%
Vehicle crime40.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.830.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 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 202416
April 20249
March 20249
February 202411
January 202410
December 20239
November 202311
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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
September 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 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
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 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
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 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 1 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS15 2PY 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. Western Springs Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Plovers Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Grindcobbe Grove
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Wat Tyler Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Holyoake Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ferncombe Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lovett Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Frank Rogers Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Woodthorne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hurstbourne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Harney Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1