HILLWAY CLOSE, WS15 2RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 2RQ

HILLWAY CLOSE, WS15 2RQ, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.60 per 1,000 population. This WS15 2RQ 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 2RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 2RQ, encompassing approximately 3697 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS15 2RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Western Springs Road with total crimes: 3
  • Chase Side Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Speechly Drive with total crimes: 2

HILLWAY CLOSE, WS15 2RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.60160.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.520.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.70-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour21.35100.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.7912.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.43-33.33%
Burglary10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.160.00%
Public order10.81-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.52100.00%
Public order22.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.2520.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.620.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.16-16.67%
Burglary11.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.70-25.00%
Burglary21.62100.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.2514.29%
Other theft12.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-87.50%
Burglary10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.16-41.67%
Burglary11.89-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.600.00%
Burglary23.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 20249
June 20248
May 20248
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
December 20238
November 20237
October 202312

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20238

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 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
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Western Springs Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Chase Side Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Speechly Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Green Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Glenhaven
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Oaklands
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Hillway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hagley Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Wetherall Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Averill Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sharnbrook Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1