THE BEECHES, WS15 2QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 2QZ

THE BEECHES, WS15 2QZ, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.98 per 1,000 population. This WS15 2QZ 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 2QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 2QZ, encompassing approximately 3023 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS15 2QZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grindcobbe Grove with total crimes: 2
  • William Morris Court with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

THE BEECHES, WS15 2QZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.98-62.50%
Possession of weapons10.99-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.96-38.46%
Possession of weapons22.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.95-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson44.30300.00%
Public order31.32200.00%
Other theft10.990.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.95-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.63-33.33%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.9387.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.9650.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.6433.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.65100.00%
Public order10.66-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.96-14.29%
Vehicle crime21.98100.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.62-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson22.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%
Public order10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.9544.44%
Vehicle crime34.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.28-18.18%
Public order32.98200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.9622.22%
Vehicle crime13.640.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%
Public order10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.63-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.98200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%

In September 2023, 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 offences105.620.00%
Vehicle crime33.310.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20241
December 20232

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 202413
June 202414
May 202415
April 20248
March 20246
February 20247
January 202413
December 20239
November 202311
October 20239
September 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Grindcobbe Grove
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. William Morris Court
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hathorn Grove
    Total1
    Robbery1