WOODTHORNE CLOSE, WS15 2RZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 2RZ

WOODTHORNE CLOSE, WS15 2RZ, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.30 per 1,000 population. This WS15 2RZ 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 2RZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 2RZ, encompassing approximately 4238 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS15 2RZ 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

WOODTHORNE CLOSE, WS15 2RZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.30-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.65200.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.2571.43%
Criminal damage and arson42.8333.33%
Public order10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.77-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.65200.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47100.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.25200.00%
Vehicle crime22.83100.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.89-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences94.48-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.12300.00%
Public order20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.48100.00%
Burglary12.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In January 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 offences62.6020.00%
Vehicle crime21.420.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.54-28.57%
Other theft21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-71.43%
Public order20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.01-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.65250.00%
Vehicle crime21.650.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%

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 offences124.7250.00%
Burglary22.83-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.430.00%
Burglary41.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.940.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

Crime by Type

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 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202412
June 20247
May 202412
April 20244
March 20249
February 202412
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 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
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS15 2RZ 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. March Banks
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Ferncombe Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lovett Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Frank Rogers Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Woodthorne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hurstbourne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bridle Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1