WOLSELEY ROAD, WS15 2QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 2QH

WOLSELEY ROAD, WS15 2QH, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.72 per 1,000 population. This WS15 2QH 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 2QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 2QH, encompassing approximately 2219 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

WS15 2QH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Vineyard Court with total crimes: 4

WOLSELEY ROAD, WS15 2QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.7260.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.6075.00%
Shoplifting33.15-57.14%
Vehicle crime31.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35-33.33%
Other theft10.90-50.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting712.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.15-73.68%
Anti-social behaviour42.25-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.800.00%
Vehicle crime31.350.00%
Public order31.35-25.00%
Other theft21.35-33.33%
Other crime10.900.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.6390.00%
Shoplifting78.5675.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.15100.00%
Public order42.70100.00%
Other theft31.80-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.35-62.50%
Burglary11.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.93-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson84.51166.67%
Vehicle crime73.60133.33%
Other theft43.15100.00%
Shoplifting41.80-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.80200.00%
Robbery21.35100.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.97-7.14%
Shoplifting55.86150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.25-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.35200.00%
Public order21.35-50.00%
Other theft20.90-33.33%
Robbery10.900.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.9716.67%
Criminal damage and arson46.31300.00%
Public order41.80100.00%
Other theft31.80200.00%
Shoplifting21.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.90-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.9750.00%
Shoplifting65.4120.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.7050.00%
Burglary31.35200.00%
Vehicle crime21.350.00%
Public order20.90-33.33%
Drugs10.900.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.46-11.11%
Shoplifting53.6025.00%
Public order32.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.35-50.00%
Other theft20.90-50.00%
Burglary10.900.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.07-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour44.06100.00%
Shoplifting41.800.00%
Other theft41.80100.00%
Public order21.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-33.33%
Other crime20.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.72-12.50%
Shoplifting46.3133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.35-33.33%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Vehicle crime10.90-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.7723.08%
Anti-social behaviour37.21-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3550.00%
Public order31.3550.00%
Shoplifting31.350.00%
Vehicle crime31.350.00%
Burglary11.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other theft10.45-66.67%
Drugs10.450.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.81-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.86100.00%
Other theft31.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Public order20.90100.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.320.00%
Shoplifting76.760.00%
Burglary23.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20245
May 202419
April 202410
March 202413
February 202414
January 202412
December 20238
November 20239
October 202314
September 202316
August 202313
July 202315

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20247
May 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233
July 20237

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20233
July 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Vineyard Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Anson Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bow Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Police Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Phoenix Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Albion Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Riverside
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Vicars Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Western Springs Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1